Henry Public Library

The last veterans of World War II, portraits and memories / Richard Bell ; foreword by Tim Weiner

eng

contains biographical information

illustrations

no index present

non fiction

The last veterans of World War II

983308356

portraits and memories / Richard Bell ; foreword by Tim Weiner

"Chronicling the many faces of the WWII effort, these contemporary black-and-white portraits of the longest surviving veterans remind us that the war comprised a collection of Americans from all walks of life. Their penetrating gaze captures the ethos of the endeavor of war. Intimate memories offer glimpses into the horrifying, and at times awe-inspiring, reality of war. The faces of these veterans, from all branches, are juxtaposed with images of their youthful selves and serve as a visual representation of the expanse of their life experiences. Appealing to the families of soldiers, academics, history buffs, and veterans of other wars, this collection is a testament to the spirit of patriotism and strength of a collective American effort."--from publishers website