Listen "'The Greatest Generation' OR 'The 'Wounded Generation'? w/ David Nasaw"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Peter speaks with Dr. David Nasaw, a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, about his new book, The Wounded Generation: Coming Home After World War II. We discuss moving beyond the triumphant 'Greatest Generation' myth, toward uncovering the unhealed physical and psychological scars that millions of veterans carried home. CHECK OUT DAVID'S BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/Wounded-Generation-Coming-After-World/dp/0593298691 SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast ADVERTISE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/advertise LEARN MORE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/ EPISODE SPONSORED BY THE COLLECTOR: www.thecollector.com
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