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The untold stories of troops serving miles away from front lines.
For decades, the dramatic stories of World War II soldiers have
been the stuff of memoirs, interviews, novels, documentaries, and
feature films. Yet the men and women who served in less visible
roles, never engaging in physical combat, have received scant
attention. Convinced that their depiction as pencil pushers, grease
monkeys, or cowards was far from the truth, Rona Simmons embarked
on a quest to discover the real story from the noncombat veterans
themselves. She sat across from 19 veterans or their children, read
their letters and journals, looked at photos, and touched their
mementos: pieces of shrapnel, a Japanese sword, a porcelain tea
set, a pair of wooden shoes, a marquisette wedding gown. Compiling
these veterans' stories, Simmons follows them as they report for
service, complete their training, and often ship out to stations
thousands of miles from home. She shares their dreams to see combat
and disappointment at receiving noncombat positions, as well as
their selflessness and yearning for home. Ultimately, Simmons finds
the noncombat veterans had far more in common with the front line
soldiers than differences. Simmons's extensive research 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
ultimate outcome of World War II.
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