Fussell, Paul

Looks at World War II in Europe, from D-Day to the fall of Berlin, from the perspective of the American infantry soldiers who fought, capturing the horrors and hardships of battle while dealing with issues of leadership, strategy, and tactics.

Chronicles the experiences of American infantrymen in Europe during World War II from the point of view of the men who fought it.

Examines the American social class system and describes how individual status is revealed in everything that is said or done including houses and vehicles, clothing, speech, and objects.

Author focuses on the death of American sensibility and taste and how Americans are timid in relaying on their own tastes and instinct.

A cultural history of the uniform, covering those of soldiers, Boy Scouts, chefs, nurses, UPS employees, brides, and a host of others, focusing primarily on Americans.

The impact of the war on common soldiers and civilians, describing the psychological and emotional atmosphere of World War II.