personal narratives, american

Recounts the author's experience serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, during which time he came to terms with his homosexuality, experienced both first love and the ravages of war, and made the acquaintance of Pablo Picasso.

Presents thirty-five newspaper columns by roving journalist Ernie Pyle, covering the fighting in Europe from 1943 to 1944, including Sicily, Italy's mainland, England, and France.

A veteran of Vietnam describes his experiences in the war and his reentry into American society after he was paralyzed.

Russell Coward recounts the experiences he had during the two years he taught South Vietnamese officers English during the Vietnam War.

A portrait of Washington, D.C. during the days of World War II.

Air Force Captain Scott O'Grady tells the story of how he survived after being shot down over Bosnia on June 2, 1995, describing his six day ordeal in hostile territory being hunted by the Bosnian Serbs, his rescue by the U.S. Marines, and his hero's welcome home.

U.S. Air Force pilot Scott O'Grady tells how he evaded capture and stayed alive with little water and no food in enemy territory after the F-16 he was flying on a peace-keeping mission in Bosnia was shot down.

U.S. Air Force pilot Scott O'Grady tells how he evaded capture and stayed alive with little water and no food in enemy territory after the F-16 he was flying on a peace-keeping mission in Bosnia was shot down.

A collection of letters from Keith Wilson to his wife, describing what it was like to serve in the U.S. Army during World War II.