The war : an intimate history, 1941-1945 / by Geoffrey C. Ward ; with an introduction by Ken Burns ; picture research by David McMahon.

Author/creator Ward, Geoffrey C.
Other author Burns, Ken, 1953-
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : A.A. Knopf, 2007.
Descriptionxxv, 451 pages : illustrations (some color), , facsimiles, color maps, portraits ; 29 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents A necessary war, December 1941-December 1942 -- When things get tough, January - November 1943 -- A deadly calling, November 1943-June 1944 -- Pride of our nation, June-August 1944 -- Fubar, August-December 1944 -- A world without war, March-August 1945.
Abstract As companion to the PBS series airing in September 2007, "The War" focuses on the citizens of four towns--Luverne, Minnesota; Sacramento, California; Waterbury, Connecticut; Mobile, Alabama, following more than forty people from 1941 to 1945. Maps and hundreds of photographs enrich this compelling, unflinching narrative.
General noteBased on the Ken Burns film.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Other title War (Television program : 2007)
LCCN 2007003640
ISBN9780307262837 (alk. paper)
ISBN0307262839 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks D 769 .W345 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold