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December 1941 traces, day-by-day, the most important 31 days in the history of America's participation in WWII, which snuffed out the lives of millions and changed history forever.
From December 1, 1941, until the morning of December 7, 1941, America was at peace and-with the exception of the stubborn and persistent high unemployment of the Great Depression-was a relatively happy country. By the afternoon of the December 7 attack on Pearl Harbor, America was a radically changed country, forever. Its isolationist impulses evaporated, and both major political parties became more or less internationalist. The month also introduced food and gas rationing, Victory Gardens, scrap drives, a military draft, and the conversion of Detroit into an "arsenal of democracy." From the moment of America's entry into World War II, people of all kinds, but mostly women looking for work, flooded into the city. Instant apartment buildings sprang up, as did eating and drinking salons, all to the advantage of the massive increase in spending generated by the federal government.
December 1941 is a fascinating and meticulously researched look at the American home front-her people, faith, economy, government, and culture.
"Craig Shirley's December 1941 is a riveting narrative history of America in the crucible of the Second World War. A real page turner. Highly recommended."
Douglas Brinkley, Professor of History at Rice University and New York Times bestseller of The Wilderness Warrior
December 1941: 31 Days that Changed America and Saved the World Reviews
December 1941: 31 Days that Changed America and Saved the World Reviews
| 44 of 46 people found the following review helpful:  A Unique View of December 1941, This review is from: December 1941: 31 Days that Changed America and Saved the World (Hardcover) "December 1941" by Craig Shirley is an absolutely fascinating book. I have always been interested in history, and have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this particular book. The book is broken up into chapters, with each chapter retelling the story of one day of the month. What I found to be fascinating is the way that the book not only tells the stories of what is happening in the war, and overseas, but it tells so much of what the mindset of the American people at home was. Nearly every book I've ever picked up about World War II focuses mainly on the events overseas, with regard to battle. This is one of very few books that truly delves into the atmosphere and happenings of the people who were left here to hold down the fort while husbands, fathers, and sons went to war. I loved this book, and how uniquely it is written. I found it fascinating how the atmosphere of Americans shifted so drastically from the start of December, 1941 through the end of that same month. I... Read more 26 of 30 people found the following review helpful:  An excellent read, By This review is from: December 1941: 31 Days that Changed America and Saved the World (Hardcover) There are some great and wonderful book reviews out there. Then there's a few that aren't so good.This one is hopefully better than the not so good, but, honestly, it's a little clichéd. Essentially, my review of this book is this: this is a great book for those of you who like books like this but if you don't like books like this book, you won't like it.Now, would you care for some details? I thought you would... The book is December 1941 by Craig Shirley. It is an historical work, non-fiction. It runs to 544 pages of text, followed by nearly a hundred more of footnotes. That's the place I'd like to start. Shirley's goal with this book is to present the state of America and the world during, surprisingly, December, 1941. The month starts with the United States not in World War II and ends with the US in it. There, I've given away the whole plot. Actually, what Craig Shirley has accomplished is what most history writers are... Read more 11 of 12 people found the following review helpful: I felt like I was in 1941, This review is from: December 1941: 31 Days that Changed America and Saved the World (Hardcover) This book goes through the month of December 1941 day by day, following newspaper articles and daily events of the time. Many things in the book are not related to the war, but just general life in the USA in 1941. Reading about things like Eleanor Roosevelt giving a luncheon and the details of FDRs daily events was a treat. The writing made it easy to visualize life back then and the feelings towards Europe, Japan and other nations as well as the feelings of Americans about the war and about their daily life. The only down side is that it was wordy in spots. The idea of going through the time day by day is unique and was easy to follow.The newspapers used were from around the nation and gave a real feel for life in the USA rather than from a global perspective. As the month goes on there is a feeling of despair and depression evident in the newspapers as was the feel in the USA at the time. The perspective is the most unique aspect of this book. There... Read more |
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