personal narratives, american

An account of the invasion of Guadalcanal during World War II, told in diary form.

A collection of thirty-three tours of duty presented in chronological order from 1962 through 1975.

Pays tribute to the generation of Americans who fought in World War II, telling the stories of individual men and women who, united by common purpose and values, served their country overseas and returned to create modern America.

Offers a first-hand look at the horrors surrounding the United States' war with Iraq, describing the atrocities that soldiers encounter and the struggles Iraqi citizens face now that their government has fallen apart.

Contains excerpts from memoirs, diaries, letters, newspapers, speeches, advertisements, and other primary sources that provide eyewitness reports on the America's role in World War II, and features introductory essays, chronologies, period illustrations and photographs, and brief biographies of key individuals.

Recounts the author's refusal to serve in the armed forces in World War I and the price he paid for that noncompliance.

A republication of the classic World War II memoir, originally published in 1949, in which Audie Murphy recounts his experiences fighting with the infantry in Europe, emerging as America's most decorated soldier.

An account of the military campaign in New Guinea during World War II, which the author viewed from several positions, including staff sergeant and war correspondent.