Category: #2 Veterans
A Long Way Home
Disabled, broken, and continued racism were just a few ways in which Henry Williams describes his journey back from the War. The process on reentering society was a challenge, mentally and physically. These veterans witnessed some of the worst human brutalities, it would be a long way home for many. Specifically notable were the …
Veterans and the Welfare State
As the most destructive war in human history came to a close, those most intimately involved in the death and destruction, the soldiers, were able to begin to return to “normal” life again. Both veterans of WWII and civilians of the countries who fought in the war had varying expectations of how the veterans would …
“Victory or Defeat Predict So Little”
“Victory or Defeat Predict So Little” was a true statement in determining post-war effects of the countries who fought in war -specifically World War II. The culture of each country determined what life was like after the war in terms of economics, politics, and social norms. The lives that were impacted the most from …
Veterans: Returning Home
Veterans have been a crucial part of not only the United States, but in every country around the world. There is still a large debate within our country today on how we should treat our veterans. Why are many of our veterans homeless? What is there status when it comes to healthcare? The list goes …
Veterans overlooked
The veterans of World War II were some of the most venerated people following the end of the war but the most overlooked after the celebrations. These soldiers in many countries were overlooked when compensation for their services came about, especially in areas like Australia and the Soviet Union according to Martin Crotty and Mark […]
“Cowardice”
Today we have learned just how important and real mental illness is in our society, particularly among our veterans and military personnel. However, in the World War II era these men were not given this same respect or aid. They were viewed as cowards or deserters and told that they were weak (similar to the […]
Veterans, Homecomings, and the Mental Costs of War
In the United States, our veterans have seemingly always had a tumultuous relationship with the civilians and government to which they’re returning, and as society comes to better understand the human mind and the effects warfare has, the more people not directly affected by the return of a veteran realizes that the mythos of adoring …
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Fighting through Peace
Since before the Roman emperor Septimius Severus proclaimed on his death bed to, “enrich the soldiers and despise all others” (Cassius Dio, Roman History), veterans have been the object of political scrutiny in nearly every major conflict. World War II saw one of the greatest deployments of soldiers and the greatest loss of life …
The Universal Experience of the WWII Veteran
As WWII was ending, nations were looking to rebuild their monuments and their economies, trying to regain some semblance of normalcy. However, for millions of men their lives would never be the same after serving as soldiers. The photo that Continue reading The Universal Experience of the WWII Veteran→
Veterans & the Cost of War
Stricken with patriotism and fueled by a deep hatred of Adolf Hitler, approximately 16.1 million Americans served in World War II. While much is said about this “Greatest Generation’s” courage and heroism, much less is said about the massive and far-reaching impact that these veterans had on both the societal and cultural landscape of the …
