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Book SynopsisThis selection of letters offers perspectives on the US experience during World War II. The first published correspondence between GI and CO brothers, the letters chronicle the military service and life on the home front. Frank and Albert Dietrich also argued about the uses of armed force and pacifist non-violence in the face of fascism and Nazism.
Trade Review"The book provides an important window into the mind of a true conscientious objection." -La Junta Tribune Democrat "Bennett provides a capsule biography of the Dietrich brothers and discusses the role that non combatant GIs played in the U.S. military. He offers a neglected perspective on conscription, pacifism, conscientious objection and dissent during the "good war." -Atlantic Highlands Herald "A close and intimate look at the experiences - and sharply differing perspectives - of identical twins whose lives diverged dramatically during World War II..." -Ocean County Observer "Rich in fascinating details and documentation related to social history as well as public policy issues on the status and contributions of conscientious objectors." -H-Peace "The story of the Dietrich twins is especially significant as both men served our country while maintaining their ideals and bond as brothers." -Atlantic Highlands Herald "... One of the book's central themes is the tenacity of love and respect even in the face of significant disagreement on fundamental issues." -Peace & Change
