The legacy of war literature is a rich one. You’ve been telling us about the books that shape your experiences – for Brian in Southfield, Michigan, it was “Red Badge of Courage” by Stephen Crane. Maria in Hollywood, Florida had her eyes opened by the World War II writing of Soviet poets Alexandr Tvardovskiy and […]
Ten years ago this month, the United States invaded Iraq, launching the Iraq War. Throughout the week, we’re looking at lessons from the war from scholars, soldiers, translators – and you. Many of you told us that 10 years later you’re still trying to make sense of the war and the motivations behind the United […]
On the 10 year anniversary of the American invasion of Iraq, the war that defined the start of the 21st century continues to exceed resolve for many Americans. It was sparked by an attack in our country’s own backyard, but the war was quickly moved thousands of miles away. Well over 1 million U.S. […]