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The Home Front: Life in America During World War II

Written by: Audible Originals, Martin Sheen, Dan Gediman
Narrated by: Martin Sheen
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  • Narrated by award-winning actor Martin Sheen, The Home Front: Life in America During World War II takes listeners into the lives of Americans at home who supported the war effort and sustained the country during wartime. The war brought immediate, life-changing shifts; from the rationing of butter, to an explosion of war-related jobs, to mixed-signals about the role of women in society. Feel what living in the United States was like for everyday people during this disruptive and uncertain period of American history in this Audible Original series. Executive producer was Martha Little. Series producer was Dan Gediman.

    When you add The Home Front: Life in America During World War II to your library you will receive all 16 episodes, each with a runtime of approximately 30 minutes.
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  • Ep. 1: Prologue: Dear Mr. President (The Home Front)

    Ep. 1: Prologue: Dear Mr. President (The Home Front)
    Oct 24 2017

    Emmy and Golden Globe winner Martin Sheen takes listeners back to the beginning of America’s involvement in World War II. Hear from ordinary Americans who, thanks to the power of radio, were finally able to voice their hopes and worries to the man in charge: President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
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    18 mins
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  • Ep. 2: Seeds of War (The Home Front)

    Ep. 2: Seeds of War (The Home Front)
    Oct 24 2017

    In this episode, hear why many Americans were reluctant to join the new war raging overseas. Still reeling from the trauma of the World War I, the struggles of the Great Depression, and the growing fear of communism, citizens felt strong isolationist impulses and turned away from growing Nazi aggression.
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    34 mins
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  • Ep. 3: Isolationism vs. Interventionism (The Home Front)

    Ep. 3: Isolationism vs. Interventionism (The Home Front)
    Oct 24 2017

    In 1939, France and the U.K. declared war against Germany, but fear and isolationism kept America from joining the effort. Host Martin Sheen examines the battle that was being waged stateside between the America First movement and interventionists – including FDR’s scheme to supply arms to allies while appearing neutral.

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    29 mins
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Social Sciences United States
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Great for WWII buffs, and Martin Sheen is a legend

I thoroughly enjoyed this absorbing, well-researched series. It does not shy away from highlighting American atrocities during the war, such as the internment of Americans of Japanese descent, and the interviews conducted for the series effectively put some flesh on the bones of historical events, to give listeners a glimpse into how world events affected regular Americans. Highly recommended, and I hope to see future Audible series on more interesting historical topics. Also, Martin Sheen rules and I would listen to him read the phone book.

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great story well told.

well done well researched and told amazingly. had no trouble listening to this just seemed like it was to short wanted more of every episode

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Martin Sheen is a wonderful narrator. I am very interested in the home experience. This was informative and honest. Thank you

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