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Reporting World War II Vol. 1: American Journalism 1938-1944

This unique 50th anniversary collection recaptures the century's greatest cataclysm and the brilliant generation of American journalists who reported it—nearly 90 writers, the best of a remarkable generation whose talent, sense of purpose, and physical courage remain unsurpassed in the annals of war reporting. Includes a detailed chronology of the war, historical maps, a glossary of military terms, and photos and illustrations.

Subject
history
Setting
World War II
Audience
adult
Length
epic · 912 pages

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