03290cam a2200433 4500 545468994 TxAuBib 20211104120000.0 ||||||s2008||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9780813138749 0813138744 B0078XFU66 Amazon 82c08931-c120-4097-acd4-2b2c8db66b3a OverDrive (Reserve ID) 983999 OverDrive (Product ID) TxAuBib Rollins, Peter C. Why We Fought [Libby] : America's Wars in Film and History. The University Press of Kentucky, 2008. United States. Format: OverDrive Adobe EPUB eBook, Filesize: 13MB. Format: OverDrive Kindle Book. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Read. Format: OverDrive Open EPUB eBook, Filesize: 13MB. History. Performing Arts. Military. Nonfiction. HTML:<p><b>A "wide-ranging and sophisticated anthology" comparing theaters of war to wars in the movie theater (Dennis Showalter, author of <i>Patton and Rommel</i>).</b><br /> <i>Why We Fought</i> 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.<br /> <br /> 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 <i>All Quiet on the Western Front</i>, <i>Sands of Iwo Jima</i>, <i>Apocalypse Now</i>, <i>Platoon</i>, and <i>Saving Private Ryan</i>—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.<br /> <br /> <i>Named as a</i> Choice <i>Outstanding Academic Title</i></p>. Media Type: eBook. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2022-01-03 20:00:02. O'Connor, John E. https://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-410/3651-1/82C/089/31/WhyWeFought9780813138749.epub Excerpt (Adobe EPUB eBook) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=82C08931-C120-4097-ACD4-2B2C8DB66B3A&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (Adobe EPUB eBook) https://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-410/3651-1/82C/089/31/WhyWeFought9780813138749.epub Excerpt (Kindle Book) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=82C08931-C120-4097-ACD4-2B2C8DB66B3A&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (Kindle Book) https://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-410/3651-1/82C/089/31/WhyWeFought9780813138749.epub Excerpt (OverDrive Read) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=82C08931-C120-4097-ACD4-2B2C8DB66B3A&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Read) https://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-410/3651-1/82C/089/31/WhyWeFought9780813138749.epub Excerpt (Open EPUB eBook) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=82C08931-C120-4097-ACD4-2B2C8DB66B3A&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (Open EPUB eBook)