Just Doing My Job: Stories of Service from World War II - Hardcover

Hoppes, Jonna Doolittle

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1595800425 ISBN 13: 9781595800428

Publisher: Santa Monica Press, 2009

Synopsis

Preserving the personal histories of civilians and soldiers who united to defend America during the Second World War, this unique oral history tells the stories of ordinary citizens who left jobs and families behind to contribute to the war effort.

Chronicling the sacrifices made by otherwise average people, this keepsake features profiles of and interviews with the men and women who responded to the call to action by putting their lives on hold to fight for their country at home and abroad.

From soldiers and spies to factory workers and nurses, the heroes profiled in this history include Dick Hamada, a Japanese American who became a spy for the Office of Strategic Services; Edith McClure, an Army nurse stationed in England; Bobby Hite, one of the famed Doolittle Raiders, who was captured by the Japanese and endured years of torture and solitary confinement; and pilot Bob Hoover, who was shot down over enemy territory and imprisoned but managed to escape by stealing a German plane.

About this title

About the Author

Jonna Doolittle Hoppes grew up an Air Force brat and developed a passion for preserving military and aviation history. The granddaughter of General James H. Jimmy” Doolittle, she has written two books: Calculated Risk, a biography/memoir about her grandparents, and Just Doing My Job, a collection of 19 stories from World War II. Her lecture series keeps her busy touring the United States and Europe. Jonna works for the Department of Defense at Los Angeles Air Force Base. She has appeared on numerous television programs including the History Channel’s Man, Moment, Machine and a special documentary on Jake DeShazer. She lives in Newport Beach, California.

General Arthur J. Lichte, USAF, is the current Commander, Air Mobility Command, based in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

Review

"In this revealing oral history, Hoppes gathers personal accounts of ordinary citizens who contributed to the 1940s war effort . . . Their significant sacrifices and vivid memory make for engrossing narratives of perseverance and faith."  —

Publishers Weekly

"Doolittle Hoppes has assembled a collection of first-person narratives representing the many faces of The War, each more compelling than the last."  —

Author Magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: Santa Monica Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1595800425
• ISBN 13: 9781595800428
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 344