Literature’s Vital Role in the War Effort: A Deep Dive into When Books Went to War

In “When Books Went to War” by Molly Guptill Manning, readers are taken back to the challenging times of World War II, where an extraordinary initiative emerged: the creation of a military book program by the United States. This program aimed to provide soldiers with intellectual nourishment, escapism, and solace during their time amidst chaos …