In this book, World War II veterans compare their wartime experiences-as soldiers, pilots, "code talkers," and prisoners of war-to on-screen portrayals of the war in Hollywood films. In addition, two women-real life "Rosie the Riveters"-compare depictions of women and the home front at wartime with their experiences.
In this book, World War II veterans compare their wartime experiences-as soldiers, pilots, "code talkers," and prisoners of war-to on-screen portrayals of the war in Hollywood films. In addition, two women-real life "Rosie the Riveters"-compare depictions of women and the home front at wartime with their experiences.
Introduction Chapter 1 - Hollywood History and the Historian Chapter 2 - Tough 'Ombres and Battleground Chapter 3 - Carriers and Kamikazes: Wing and a Prayer Chapter 4 - Stormy Weather: Memphis Belle and Twelve O'Clock High Chapter 5 - Guadalcanal Diary Back to Bataan and The Sands of Iwo Jima: A Veteran's Review Chapter 6 - Stalag Luft III: Tales of The Great Escape Chapter 7 - Code Talkers Windtalkers and True Whisperers Chapter 8 - The Rosies: Lucy Goldie Ginger and Marge Conclusion Further Reading Filmography Notes Works Cited Index About the Author
Introduction Chapter 1 - Hollywood History and the Historian Chapter 2 - Tough 'Ombres and Battleground Chapter 3 - Carriers and Kamikazes: Wing and a Prayer Chapter 4 - Stormy Weather: Memphis Belle and Twelve O'Clock High Chapter 5 - Guadalcanal Diary Back to Bataan and The Sands of Iwo Jima: A Veteran's Review Chapter 6 - Stalag Luft III: Tales of The Great Escape Chapter 7 - Code Talkers Windtalkers and True Whisperers Chapter 8 - The Rosies: Lucy Goldie Ginger and Marge Conclusion Further Reading Filmography Notes Works Cited Index About the Author
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