Assignment (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Inhaltsangabe

A vivid look at how ordinary Americans kept the nation moving during World War II.

This book gathers stories of farmers, workers, students, and communities in a time of total effort and shared purpose.

Selden Cowles Menefee presents a wide-ranging portrait of life on the home front. From bustling shipyards to small rural towns, the narrative shows how people answered the call to sacrifice, innovate, and persevere. The book blends personal voices with broader social currents, highlighting both progress and tension—from labor disputes to race relations—as the country mobilized for war.

Through real scenes and observations, readers see how communities adapted, how workers balanced danger and duty, and how public life changed under wartime pressures. The result is a grounded, human portrait of a nation at war, built from the experiences of everyday people.

• Personal stories from a diverse set of Americans, including workers, farmers, and students
• Insights into work life, production, and community responses during wartime
• Exploration of labor challenges, social tensions, and acts of civic duty
• Context for how home-front decisions shaped the postwar era

Ideal for readers of history and social history who want a concrete, human-focused view of World War II on the home front.

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