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Title: Why We Fought Condition: New Subtitle: America's Wars in Film and History Author: Peter C. Rollins, John E. O'Connor Format: Paperback ISBN-10: 0813191912 EAN: 9780813191911 ISBN: 9780813191911 Publisher: The University Press of Kentucky Genre: Films & TV Topic: History, Military History Release Date: 25/07/2008 Description: This book 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. Why We Fought: America's Wars in Film and History is a comprehensive look at war films, from depictions of the American Revolution to portrayals of September 11 and its aftermath. The 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 (1930), Sands of Iwo Jima (1949), Apocalypse Now (1979), Platoon (1986), and Saving Private Ryan (1998). Why We Fought reveals how film depictions of the country's wars have shaped our values, politics, and culture, and it offers a unique understanding of American history. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: US Item Height: 235mm Item Length: 156mm Book Series: Film and History Release Year: 2008
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