JOURNAL ARTICLE

Americans in a World at War, Intimate Histories from the Crash of Pan Am’s Yankee Clipper.

  • Published In: Journal of America's Military Past, 2025, v. 50, n. 1. P. 110 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Reynolds, Nick 3 of 3

Abstract

"Americans in a World at War, Intimate Histories from the Crash of Pan Am's Yankee Clipper" by Brooke Blower, published in the Journal of America's Military Past, explores the complexities of American society during World War II. Blower challenges the common perception of Patton as an egotist in Kevin M. Hymel's book "Patton's War," revealing new insights into his leadership style. Additionally, Craig Symonds's "Nimitz at War" sheds light on Admiral Nimitz's hands-off command approach during the war. The book "Best Beloved" offers a glimpse into Nimitz's personal life through his letters to his wife, providing a more humanizing perspective of the admiral. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of America's Military Past. 2025/01, Vol. 50, Issue 1, p110
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2771-5493
  • Accession Number:184636748
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