My mother played wartime music on the piano when I was a kid, just as we were falling asleep. So my fascination with that era first began with its wonderful, evocative music: lilting love songs, morale-boosting melodies, big band swing and sweet songs of separation that wring your heartstrings. Click on the title to hear […]
Wartime fiction makes great reading. Since I’m less concerned with military strategy, and more interested in how war affects people’s hearts and minds, my best wartime fiction is laden with drama and romance. This is by no means a complete list. I’ve included some oldies but goodies along with the best of the new novels. […]
Hundreds of churches, both large and small, installed stained glass windows to thank their defenders after the war ended. This was especially appropriate because so many homesick servicemen found comfort and community in church, especially at Christmas time. This lovely example, in the Welsh town of Pembroke Dock, features the badges of units from the […]
