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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 considers the war years in Iowa by looking at activity on different home fronts and analysing the resilience of Iowans in answering the call to support the war effort.

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Lisa Ossian's book is thoughtful and entertaining. It is a joy to read. Both WWII scholars and Iowans will be amazed at the amount of interesting material she has uncovered."" - Doris Weatherford, author of American Women and World War II

""An exceedingly well-written account on Iowa during World War II. The Home Fronts of Iowa, 1939–1945 is stimulating, provocative, and well worth reading."" - Richard Lowitt, author of The New Deal and the West

The Home Fronts of Iowa 19391945

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      Publisher: University of Missouri Press
      Publication Date: 8/30/2018 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780826221766, 978-0826221766
      ISBN10: 0826221769
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      Gender studies: women and girls

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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 considers the war years in Iowa by looking at activity on different home fronts and analysing the resilience of Iowans in answering the call to support the war effort.

      Trade Review
      Lisa Ossian's book is thoughtful and entertaining. It is a joy to read. Both WWII scholars and Iowans will be amazed at the amount of interesting material she has uncovered."" - Doris Weatherford, author of American Women and World War II

      ""An exceedingly well-written account on Iowa during World War II. The Home Fronts of Iowa, 1939–1945 is stimulating, provocative, and well worth reading."" - Richard Lowitt, author of The New Deal and the West

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