The Deserters: A Hidden History of World War II
Title | The Deserters: A Hidden History of World War II |
Publication Type | Book |
Year of Publication | 2013 |
Authors | Glass, Charles |
Number of Pages | 380 |
Publisher | Penguin |
City | New York |
Abstract | An historical account of the view of deserters during World War II, this story deals with ordinary men under pressure to accomplish enormous and paradoxical expectations imposed on them. It is a history of ordinary soldiers struggling on the front lines. This book offers a new perspective on the Second World War, delving deep into army archives, personal diaries, court-martial records, and self-published memoirs to produce this portrait of men overlooked by their commanders and ignored by history. Surprisingly, deserters weren't looked on as cowards by their comrades, but rather as a normal part of wartime behavior. A soldier could fight bravely, but in a year's time become exhausted and disillusioned, causing desertion. It discards the notion of a flawless military and the dignity of conflict. |
URL | https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/307094/the-deserters-by-charles-glass/ |
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