Why We Fought
eBook - ePub

Why We Fought

America's Wars in Film and History

  1. 624 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Why We Fought

America's Wars in Film and History

About this book

A "wide-ranging and sophisticated anthology" comparing theaters of war to wars in the movie theater (Dennis Showalter, author of Patton and Rommel). 
Why We Fought makes a powerful case that film can be as valuable a tool as primary documents for improving our understanding of the causes and consequences of war.
 
A comprehensive look at war films, from depictions of the American Revolution to portrayals of September 11 and its aftermath, this volume contrasts recognized history and historical fiction with the versions appearing on the big screen. The text considers a selection of the pivotal war films of all time, including All Quiet on the Western Front, Sands of Iwo Jima, Apocalypse Now, Platoon, and Saving Private Ryan—revealing how film depictions of the country's wars have shaped our values, politics, and culture, and offering a unique lens through which to view American history.
 
Named as a Choice Outstanding Academic Title

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Yes, you can access Why We Fought by Peter C. Rollins,John E. O'Connor in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Media & Performing Arts & Military & Maritime History. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Film & History
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Foreword
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. Introduction
  10. Part I. The Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries: Revolution, Conquest, and Union
  11. PART II. The Twentieth Century: Total War
  12. Part III. Cold War and Insurgency: The Paradox of Limited Wars
  13. Part IV. The Twenty-First Century: Terrorism and Asymmetrical Conflicts
  14. Filmography
  15. Bibliography
  16. Contributors
  17. Index
  18. About The Editors