The forgotten generation
Subtitle: American children and World War II
By: Lisa L. Ossian
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Columbia, Mo
Language: eng
Number of pages: 174
ISBN-13: 9780826219190
Subjects: Children and war; Social conditions; Children; World War, 1939-1945; History
Other titles: American children and World War II
Description: Explores the effect of the challenges of World War II on American children and teenagers.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-165) and index.
Table of contents: title: Preface : the paradox of children; title: Introduction : a child's perspective on World War II; title: Almost Christmastime; title: Schools for war; title: Kid salvage; title: Junior commandos; title: Soldier citizens; title: War waifs; title: Zoot suits and victory girls; title: Gold stars; title: Conclusion : the forgotten generation.