Provides an overview of the World War I, military battles, American involvement, heroism, war weapons, military uniforms and its effects on American mainland during that period.
Explores how Americans' memories and perceptions about the Civil War have changed throughout history, and discusses how the country's collective thoughts about the war have affected race relations.
Traces the evolution of modern war from the late middle ages through the twentieth century and examines such elements of modern war as its technology and battle experiences, sea and air warfare, women and war, "total war," and opposition to war.
A collection of essays by Howard Zinn which reflect on theset of beliefs guardians of American culture consider sacrosanct and the effect those beliefs have on people's capacity to think independently.
Argues that the American military's use of weapons to intentionally kill large numbers of civilians and terrorize adversaries into surrender has led to anti-Americanism around the world and that changes in America's attitudes towards civilian casualties in war must change in the future.
