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Soldier from the War Returning
The Greatest Generation's Troubled Homecoming from World War II
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The narrative challenges the idealized portrayal of the "Greatest Generation" as heroic and well-adjusted after World War II. It scrutinizes the complexities and struggles faced by veterans returning home, contrasting the myth of a seamless reintegration into society with the often harsh realities they encountered. The book invites readers to reconsider the true experiences of these individuals, revealing a more nuanced understanding of their sacrifices and the lasting impact of the war on their lives.
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Soldier from the War Returning, Thomas Childers
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- Soldier from the War Returning
- Subtitle
- The Greatest Generation's Troubled Homecoming from World War II
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas Childers
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 360
- ISBN13
- 9780547336923
- Category
- History, Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- The narrative challenges the idealized portrayal of the "Greatest Generation" as heroic and well-adjusted after World War II. It scrutinizes the complexities and struggles faced by veterans returning home, contrasting the myth of a seamless reintegration into society with the often harsh realities they encountered. The book invites readers to reconsider the true experiences of these individuals, revealing a more nuanced understanding of their sacrifices and the lasting impact of the war on their lives.