As Americans geared up for World War II, each state responded according to its economy and circumstances—as well as the disposition of its citizens. This book

“Deeply researched and clearly written . . . a wide-ranging and detailed account of Kentucky’s society, economy, and politics during World War II.” —Joh

While the impact of World War II on America and other countries has been exhaustively chronicled, few historians have investigated the experiences of individual

During World War II, the United States helped vanquish the Axis powers by converting its enormous economic capacities into military might. Producing nearly two-

American Women during World War II documents the lives and stories of women who contributed directly to the war effort via official and semi-official military o