LEADER 02251nam 22004693 450 001 9910158959203321 005 20230807220332.0 010 $a9781786257321 010 $a1786257327 035 $a(CKB)3810000000099500 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC4807631 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL4807631 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr11355045 035 $a(OCoLC)975225315 035 $a(Exl-AI)4807631 035 $a(Perlego)3018449 035 $a(EXLCZ)993810000000099500 100 $a20210901d2015 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aOf Men And War 205 $a1st ed. 210 1$aSan Francisco :$cVerdun Press,$d2015. 210 4$dİ2015. 215 $a1 online resource (75 pages) 327 $aIntro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- ABOUT THE AUTHOR -- INTRODUCTION -- SURVIVAL -- THE BATTLE OF THE RIVER -- NINE MEN ON A FOUR-MAN RAFT -- "BORIE'S" LAST BATTLE -- FRONT SEATS AT SEA WAR. 330 $aJohn Hersey's 'Of Men and War' offers a compelling examination of conventional warfare, drawing on firsthand accounts to portray the psychological and emotional experiences of soldiers in combat. Through a series of stories, including the survival of John F. Kennedy after the sinking of PT-109 during World War II, Hersey delves into the complexities of human emotions in war, from fear and guilt to the fleeting elation of battle. The book critiques the notion that war can be justified, emphasizing the universal suffering it causes. Hersey advocates for the pursuit of peace, arguing that it demands greater courage and sacrifice than war. Intended for readers interested in military history and the moral implications of warfare, the book combines detailed narratives with a broader philosophical perspective.$7Generated by AI. 606 $aWar stories, American$7Generated by AI 606 $aWorld War, 1939-1945$7Generated by AI 615 0$aWar stories, American 615 0$aWorld War, 1939-1945 700 $aHersey$b John$0193093 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910158959203321 996 $aOf Men And War$93416415 997 $aUNINA