Home Front U.S.A.: America During World War II

by Allan M. Winkler

New scholarship on World War II continues to broaden our understanding. With each passing year we know more about the triumphs and the tragedies of America's involvement in the momentous conflict. Tapping into this greater awareness of the accomplishments of both soldiers and civilians and a better recognition of the consequences of decisions made, Allan Winkler presents the third edition of his highly popular series volume.

Informed by the latest historical literature and featuring many new thoughtfully chosen photographs, the third edition of Home Front U.S.A. continues to ponder the question of "the good war," the moral implications of the use of the atomic bomb, the implications of expanding wartime roles for women, African Americans, American Jews, the imprisonment of Japanese Americans at the hands of the federal government, and the experiences of the many other people who, though relegated to the fringe of mainstream society, contributed in important ways to the nation's successful prosecution of its greatest challenge.

Genres: World War II, History, Nonfiction, American History

169 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1986

About the author

Allan M. Winkler is Distinguished Professor of History at Miami University of Ohio.

Reviews

[lex · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️
informative and easy to read for what it was, which is essentially an overview of different aspects of the american homefront during wwii. nice & quick though, so i can't complain!

[Eric Brosch · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really appreciate getting the perspective from the home front. So much wartime history focuses on the battles and those are important. But WW2 changed the world in so many other ways, I enjoyed exploring those.

[Josh McQueen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this book for class. Winkler definitely understands the domestic issues facing the United States during WW2, but parts of this book can be a chore to read. A wealth of starting point information and resources for a historian studying this period can be found inside.

[Gregory Pedersen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This monograph reads as a historiography in many ways, as Winkler cites a variety of other historians' arguments throughout each section he covers. It is well researched and provides a brief but thorough look at the American home front during World War II.