Voices of War

by Veterans History Project (US) (Editor), Thomas Wiener (Editor)

Voices of War is a verbal and visual mosaic of America's military history told in the words of those who were there, from the doughboys of Wold War I to the mechanized warriors of Operation Desert Storm. Selected from among the more than 30,000 personal interviews, private memoirs, photographs, and letters amassed by the Library of Congress Veterans History Project, Voices of War presents scores of unforgettable eyewitness accounts-vivid vignettes of life in uniform and poignant tributes to fallen friends, battle scenes, and quiet moments behind the lines. Spanning five generations of veterans and the families who prayed for their safe return, this books is a moving chronicle of the courage and commitment of American men and women fighting for freedom all over the globe.

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

Hardcover

First published November 1, 2005

Reviews

[Lance · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well done book chronicling the history of US vets. It’s an early version of books that were to come later, like the highly successful “The Rifle”. There are a few drawbacks, such as the book is mostly made up of ww2 interviews, and there are no records for US conflicts earlier than ww1. However, overall the book is a great piece of historical preservation and is organized and published in a compelling fashion. It is definitely a book I’m proud to own and the veteran experiences within are touching and invaluable for our understanding of what they went through.

[Lynette · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really moving book. I appreciate the time that was taken to gather the stories for this book. I also want to thank all of the Veterans that have served our country.

[Sydney · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first-hand accounts of multiple wars gave me a new perspective on what it means to serve. Well worth exploring.

[Tim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good collection of individual stories of those who fought in World War 2.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a compilation of letters and interviews from soldiers, nurses, and those involved in the war efforts from WW I on. It is published by National Geographic. The Veterans History Project began this in hopes that the stories of those involved could be saved for future generations. The stories were selected from different phases of their service from how they enlisted or were drafted, to boot camp, battles, and the coming home and after effects.

[Ted Hinkle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Voices of War is a wonderful tribute to our service men and women including many heartfelt memoirs of those who protected our freedom. Thanks to the Library of Congress and National Geographic for providing this well deserved documentation. Thank you to those veterans who shared their stories. I completed this read over many months.

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've always liked books about WWII - this had first person accounts of soldiers and people on the home front, mostly from WWII but also from WWI, Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf War. It was interesting. It's not the best book I've ever read about WWII, but it was OK.