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The Greatest Generation
Book • 1998
In this book, Tom Brokaw profiles men and women who came of age during the Great Depression and then went on to fight in World War II or contribute significantly to the war effort on the home front.
Brokaw argues that this generation, which he terms 'the greatest generation any society has ever produced,' demonstrated extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and honor.
The book includes stories of military heroes, community leaders, and ordinary citizens who served their country with valor and then transformed America upon their return.
It covers a wide range of topics, including the war in Europe, Pearl Harbor, and the home front, providing a comprehensive look at the lives and contributions of this remarkable generation.
Brokaw argues that this generation, which he terms 'the greatest generation any society has ever produced,' demonstrated extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and honor.
The book includes stories of military heroes, community leaders, and ordinary citizens who served their country with valor and then transformed America upon their return.
It covers a wide range of topics, including the war in Europe, Pearl Harbor, and the home front, providing a comprehensive look at the lives and contributions of this remarkable generation.