Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
At home and under fire At home and under fire Susan R. Grayzel "War has always had consequences for civilians, but during the First World War, air raids redefined British civilians' experiences and expectations of warfare. This book also demonstrates how the leg… OL16298291W
The story of land and sea The story of land and sea Katy Simpson Smith Set in a small coastal town in North Carolina during the waning years of the American Revolution, this debut novel follows three generations of family--fathers and daughters, mother and son, master a… OL17880767W
Daily lives of civilians in wartime modern America Daily lives of civilians in wartime modern America David Stephen Heidler In post-Civil War America, civilians were ordinarily far-removed from the actual fighting. War brought about tremendous and far-reaching changes to America's society, politics, and economy nonetheles… OL19664912W
A changing wind A changing wind Wendy Hamand Venet "In 1845, Atlanta was the last stop at the end of a railroad line, the home of just twelve families and three general stores. By the 1860s, it was a thriving Confederate city, second only to Richmond… OL19665603W
The Pale House The Pale House Luke McCallin "As the Nazi war machine is pushed back across Europe, defeat has become inevitable. But there are those who seek to continue the fight beyond the battlefield. German intelligence officer Captain Gre… OL20044696W
Wages of war Wages of war Fred Croton '"Wages of War" is a Vietnam war story that has never been told. It's a story about civilians working in a war zone, avoiding the fight but not fighting temptation. The year is 1966, between two Tet … OL24713101W