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portada Writing Against Infamy: Selected Letters of Harold Kirson, 1943-1945 (en Inglés)
Formato
Libro Físico
Colección
World War II: the Global, Human, and Ethical Dimension
Año
2026
Idioma
Inglés
N° páginas
304
Encuadernación
Tapa Blanda
Dimensiones
22.90 x 15.20 cm
ISBN13
9781531514006

Writing Against Infamy: Selected Letters of Harold Kirson, 1943-1945 (en Inglés)

Kirson, Harold; Frank, Johanna (Autor) · Fordham University Press · Tapa Blanda

Writing Against Infamy: Selected Letters of Harold Kirson, 1943-1945 (en Inglés) - Kirson, Harold; Frank, Johanna

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A rare documentation of a Jewish American serviceman in the war Writing Against Infamy presents a personal account of the Second World War through the cor-respondence of Harold Kirson, a Jewish American soldier and ambulance driver in Patton's Third Army. Drawn from an archive of more than 600 letters, the collection chronicles the rhythms of his wartime life: evacuating wounded soldiers, securing daily necessities, maintaining relationships, navigating Jewish identity and belonging, and grappling with the moral complexity of war and its aftermath. The letters trace his journey from the United States to the United Kingdom and across Europe, where he supported combat troops by transporting the wounded from clearing stations to evacuation hospitals. After V-E Day, as a part of the Army of Occupation, he continued public health work, moving soldiers, former prisoners of war, Holocaust survivors, and displaced persons across occupied zones. The narrative unfolds gradually, mirroring how war was lived--day by day. It spans the mun-dane and the extraordinary, engaging humor and levity, often revealing moments of grace amid grim circumstances. For Kirson, writing becomes a means to record observations, make sense of experience, and sustain perseverance. By 1945, as his thoughts turn toward difficult questions of retribution, responsibility, and the limits of compassion, the end of the war offers no clear resolution but only a drawn-out and uncertain transition. His final letters, marked by speculation, convey a measured hope of returning home. Beautifully written and blending wit with thoughtful reflection, the letters are accompanied by an introduction and notes that provide personal and cultural context to enrich the reading experience.

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