When Books Went to War The Stories That Helped Us Win World War II |
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| Author:
| Manning, Molly Guptill |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4104-7975-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2015 |
| Publisher: | Cengage Gale
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $31.99 |
Book Description:
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An Amazon Best Book of the Month, December 2014When America entered World War II, we faced an enemy that had banned and burned over 100 million books. Outraged librarians sent donated books to our troops. Then the War Department joined the publishing industry in an extraordinary program: 120 million copies comprised of 1,200 titles printed in small, lightweight paperbacks suitable for pockets and rucksacks. Beloved by the troops and still fondly remembered, theirs is an inspiring story.
An Amazon Best Book of the Month, December 2014When America entered World War II, we faced an enemy that had banned and burned over 100 million books. Outraged librarians sent donated books to our troops. Then the War Department joined the publishing industry in an extraordinary program: 120 million copies comprised of 1,200 titles printed in small, lightweight paperbacks suitable for pockets and rucksacks. Beloved by the troops and still fondly remembered, theirs is an inspiring story.