Behind the lines : powerful and revealing American and foreign war letters--and one man's search to find them / edited by Andrew Carroll.
"For three years Andrew Carroll traveled throughout the United States and around the world to seek out the most powerful and unforgettable letters ever written during US wars." "Behind the Lines is the result of that trip and represents the first book of its kind: a dramatic, intimate...
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| Language: | English |
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New York :
Scribner,
[2005]
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| Summary: | "For three years Andrew Carroll traveled throughout the United States and around the world to seek out the most powerful and unforgettable letters ever written during US wars." "Behind the Lines is the result of that trip and represents the first book of its kind: a dramatic, intimate, and revealing look at warfare as seen through the personal correspondence of US and foreign troops and civilians who have experienced major conflicts firsthand. From handwritten missives penned during the American Revolution to e-mails from Afghanistan and Iraq, Behind the Lines captures the full spectrum of emotions - exhilaration, fear, devotion, courage, heartache, patriotism, rage, and even humor - expressed in times of war." "Featured here are approximately 200 rare and previously unpublished letters and e-mails. Behind the Lines is part of a larger effort to preserve correspondences that are riveting, insightful, and historically significant. But this book is also about Carroll's journey across the globe to visit the fields of battle where so many of these letters were written, meet with veterans and active duty troops who generously agreed to share their private correspondence, and speak with family members of those who have lost their loved ones to combat. Behind the Lines is a tribute to those who have fought - and continue to fight - for freedom, as well as a lasting reminder to present and future generations of the true nature of warfare and the sacrifices it demands of individuals, families, and entire nations."--BOOK JACKET. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | 501 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| ISBN: | 0743256166 9780743256162 |