Best Little Stories from World War II: More Than 100 True Stories

One of the fascinating things about war is the stories that come from it. Kelly has compiled over a hundred of these stories from World War II that would make any history buff proud. Books like this remind us that war is not only battles, generals and casualty rates. There is so much more beneath the surface. Wars are faught by people, by human beings, and when that many human beings share a common experience, there are certainly some good stories coming from it. The short tales show us the war from the eyes of those who lived it. Some are comical, some are sad, some are better than others. If nothing else, this book portrayed the human side of the war, reminding me that even at our worst times we are not animals. For the history fan, I highly recommend it, but it would also be a good read for all the generations that never actually knew those of the Greatest Generation, the men and women who saved the world. These are their stories, and they make for great reading.

This is a collection of 101 obscure stories (vignettes) from World War II, mostly anecdotal, human interest stories combed from a variety of sources. They cover the full gamut of the war -- all theaters, all mediums. One lesson to be drawn is that people will be people no matter what their circumstances. An easy, entertaining read. With each story standing alone, it's an excellent book for casual reading.

This book was really fun to read -- the stories seem to flow pretty well one to another. They are arranged chronologically, and paint a vivid picture of the whole war for us who weren't there. Since each story has a different perspective and author, you get a well rounded taste of the heroes and horrors that came from the great clash of the 20th century. Best Little Stories of World War II is a wonderful choice for anyone interested in history or in WWII.