Worshipping the myths of World War II
Subtitle: reflections on America's dedication to war
By: Edward W. Wood, Jr
Edition: 1st ed
Publisher: Potomac Books
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 244
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945 -- United States; Collective memory -- United States; United States -- Foreign relations -- 20th century
Other titles: Worshipping the myths of World War 2; Worshipping the myths of World War two
Description: Taking a critical look at America's dedication to war as panacea and as Washington's primary method for leading the world, this book reflects on such topics as the killing of innocents, how actual killing is usually ignored in war discussions and reporting, the lifetime impact of frontline duty, and more.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-231) and index
Table of contents: title: The first myth : the "Good War"; title: The second myth : "The Greatest Generation"; title: The third myth : "We won World War II largely on our own"; title: The fourth myth : "When evil lies in others, war is the means to justice"; title: Beyond the myths of World War II