Daily Life for Americans during World War II

Robert Saxe (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

208 Seiten

2026
Bloomsbury Academic (Verlag)
979-8-216-18274-0 (ISBN)

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See World War II through the lens of the day-to-day realities of war, both at home and on the battlefront.
Looking at everyday life during one of the most tumultuous times in history, this book explores different facets of life, from economy to entertainment to family. From the home front to the battlefront, uncover the resilience, challenges, and triumphs of those who lived through the war. Embedded with rich details, this book offers a comprehensive look at how the war shaped the lives of ordinary people and soldiers alike.

Readers will gain insight into how families coped with the absence of loved ones, how communities rallied together to support the war effort, and how soldiers found moments of levity amidst the chaos of war. The economic impact of the war, including rationing and the role of women in the workforce, is also explored in depth.

Intellectual and cultural life during the war is another key theme, highlighting how people stayed informed, entertained, and connected despite the challenges. The book also examines the political climate of the time, including the impact of propaganda and the role of government in shaping public opinion. Recreational activities, from sports to cinema, provided much-needed escapism, while religious practices offered comfort and hope. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the true realities of World War II, not just what's portrayed on a movie screen.

Robert Saxe is Associate Professor of History at Rhodes College, USA.

Preface
Introduction
Timeline of Events

1. Descent into War
2. The War Begins
3. The “Arsenal of Democracy”: America’s Wartime Production
4. Politics in a Time of War
5. The Home Front
6. The War in Europe
7. The War in the Pacific
8. Servicemen Return and the Postwar Era

Bibliography
Index
About the Author

Erscheint lt. Verlag	3.9.2026
Reihe/Serie	Daily Life through History
Zusatzinfo	15 bw
Verlagsort	New York
Sprache	englisch
Maße	156 x 235 mm
Themenwelt	Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► 1918 bis 1945
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
	Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Militärgeschichte
ISBN-13	979-8-216-18274-0 / 9798216182740
Zustand	Neuware