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This text argues that as America fought to defend its democratic ideals in Europe and Asia during World War II, the democratic politics at home paradoxically created a far less than efficient war effort on both civilian and military fronts. In a broad-ranged domestic, military and diplomatic history, William O'Neill tells the story of America's strengths and weaknesses in fighting World War II.… (meer)
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To my parents, Helen E. and John P. O'Neill, who held our share of the home front; to the war generation as a whole; and especially the gallant fighting men to whom so much is owed.
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This is a history of the people's war, not as the phrase was used then to describe a liberal-left agenda, the actual war that Americans fought to preserve their way of life.
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In promoting appeasement and military unpreparedness Lindbergh damaged his country to a greater degree than any other private citizen in modern times. That he meant well makes no difference, nor does the fact that numerous Americans agreed with him. Many young isolationists would serve in the military and atone with their lives for previous error. Lindbergh, who had learned nothing from this experience, would suffer only loss of popularity and temporary difficulties in finding suitable employment.
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This text argues that as America fought to defend its democratic ideals in Europe and Asia during World War II, the democratic politics at home paradoxically created a far less than efficient war effort on both civilian and military fronts. In a broad-ranged domestic, military and diplomatic history, William O'Neill tells the story of America's strengths and weaknesses in fighting World War II.
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