Portrait of War
The U.S. Army's First Combat Artists and the Doughboys' Experience in WWI
Peter Krass
History / Modern / 20th Century / General
Portrait of War tells the gripping true story of eight graphic artists recruited by the government and sent into combat to create a visual historical record of World War I. Featuring both their stunning illustrations and deep personal reflections, Portrait of War is a moving testament to the bravery of these artist-soldiers and the remarkable record of war they left behind.
PETER KRASS is a freelance writer and the author of several other historical and biographical works, including Blood and Whiskey: The Life and Times of Jack Daniel and Carnegie, which was selected by Library Journal as one of the best biography/business books of 2002. For more information about Peter Krass and his books, visit www.petekrass.com.
| Publication Date: |
27 October 2006 |
| Publisher: |
Wiley |
| Imprint: |
Wiley |
| ISBN-13: |
9780471670230 |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| Page Count: |
352 |
| Weight (oz): |
22.56 |