Bibliograph

War letters, stories of courage, longing and sacrifice, a Robert Kenner Films production for American Experience ; producer, Robert Kenner ; writers, Robert Kenner, Paul Taylor ; director, Robert Kenner

Type

Label

War letters, stories of courage, longing and sacrifice, a Robert Kenner Films production for American Experience ; producer, Robert Kenner ; writers, Robert Kenner, Paul Taylor ; director, Robert Kenner

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

MPAA rating: Not rated

Main title

War letters

Oclc number

49761113

Responsibility statement

a Robert Kenner Films production for American Experience ; producer, Robert Kenner ; writers, Robert Kenner, Paul Taylor ; director, Robert Kenner

Runtime

Series statement

PBS DVD video

Sub title

stories of courage, longing and sacrifice

Summary

In every American conflict from the Revolution to the Persian Gulf War, American military men and women have captured the horror, pathos and intensity of battle by writing letters home. Collecting 50,000 war letters, using the most compelling and enlightening of the missives and newly discovered home movies, this tells the story of American wars from the viewpoint of the men and women on the frontlines and those who waited at home

Target audience

general

Technique

live action