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 |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : A.A. Knopf, 2007. |
| Description | xxv, 451 pages : illustrations (some color), , facsimiles, color maps, portraits ; 29 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table 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 note | Based on the Ken Burns film. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Other title | War (Television program : 2007) |
| LCCN | 2007003640 |
| ISBN | 9780307262837 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0307262839 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | D 769 .W345 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |