Youth And War: World War I To Vietnam: An Anthology
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compelling literary anthology assembles firsthand accounts, poetry, and prose that chronicle the experiences of young soldiers and civilians caught in the defining conflicts of the twentieth century, spanning from the trenches of World War I through the jungles of Vietnam. Each carefully selected piece presents the raw emotional and physical realities of war as seen through the eyes of youth, capturing voices that range from idealistic and patriotic to disillusioned and grief-stricken. The collection illustrates how successive generations were shaped — and often shattered — by the wars of their time, drawing powerful connections across decades of conflict. With a tone that is both sobering and deeply humanizing, the anthology serves as an essential educational resource, reminding readers that behind every historical battle lies the irreplaceable perspective of the young men and women who lived it.
Author: Don Lawson
Format: Hardback
Genre: Anthology
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compelling literary anthology assembles firsthand accounts, poetry, and prose that chronicle the experiences of young soldiers and civilians caught in the defining conflicts of the twentieth century, spanning from the trenches of World War I through the jungles of Vietnam. Each carefully selected piece presents the raw emotional and physical realities of war as seen through the eyes of youth, capturing voices that range from idealistic and patriotic to disillusioned and grief-stricken. The collection illustrates how successive generations were shaped — and often shattered — by the wars of their time, drawing powerful connections across decades of conflict. With a tone that is both sobering and deeply humanizing, the anthology serves as an essential educational resource, reminding readers that behind every historical battle lies the irreplaceable perspective of the young men and women who lived it.