The OTHER VETERANS OF World War II

DESCRIPTION

For decades those who served in noncombat roles in World War II refrained from speaking of their experiences. If anyone had asked, they might have said they were just doing their job. Combat soldiers who told their stories often mentioned those in the rear echelon derisively, referring to them as pencil pushers, grease monkeys, or cowards and believing they had shirked their duty.Convinced these views were far from the truth, the author searched for the real story from the noncombat veterans themselves. In The Other Veterans of World War II, she tells their stories as they report for service, complete their training. and ship out to stations thousands of miles and worlds away from home. She shares their dreams of combat, their disappointment on receiving a noncombat position, as well as their selflessness and yearning for home.

GOLD MEDAL WINNER

The Military Writers Society of America awarded The Other Veterans of World War II a gold medal for the MWSA’s 2021 Season (History Category) 

INTERVIEWS AND RESEARCH

Simmons’s interviews and extensive research reveal that the noncombat veterans had more in common with the front line soldiers than differences. Further, the book gives us a more complete picture of the war effort, bringing long overdue appreciation for the men and women whose everyday tasks, unexpected acts of sacrifice, and faith and humor contributed mightily to the outcome of the war

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