An Uneasy Peace, 1945 to 1980 (American War Library)

Review
School Library Journal : "The text is supplemented by quotes from primary-source materials such as letters, diaries, and published accounts written by soldiers, nurses, and civilians."
-- School Library Journal (September 2001)
School Library Journal : "A forward explains why it is important to look at America as a country defined by the wars it chose to wage while an introduction seeks to explain why the United States chose to wage this particular war. The epilogue details what happened to many of those involved. Black-and-white photographs show men, women, and materiel. (It) will appeal to a wide range of ages; clear, concise, and user-friendly, it is tailor-made for reports but will still attract browsers."
-- School Library Journal (August 2001)
School Library Journal : "The chapters that follow deal with the trained but ill-informed soldiers, living conditions, dangers, uncontrolled behaviors, postwar personal problems, closure, and lessons learned. The texts are organized in double-column pages with detailed sidebars in tinted boxes. Many primary sources are quoted...volumes are liberally illustrated with good-quality, black-and-white captioned photos. Vocabulary is appropriate while at the same time describing the situation without softening the impact or tempering the language in the soldier's statements. These are definitely titles that should be considered for purchase."
-- School Library Journal (June 2001)
School Library Journal : "An introduction presents a brief background history...The text is then divided into five chronological chapters...The epilogue concluded with a balanced discussion of the period. Well-captioned, black-and-white photos, supplement the main presentation. Documentation is thorough, with detailed notes. This informative presentation will be a good source for reports and for general interest."
-- School Library Journal (April 2001)
Library Media Connection : "The American War Library continues with these volumes in which the major events of the Cold War are described. Primary source materials are used at length. The illustrations are extensive and consist of black and white photographs and maps. The citations are very thorough, with a list of works consulted. I found the text slow-going. It was difficult to read straight through, but could be an aid for researching specific wars or famous leaders and their speeches. The authors are respected experts in their fields."
--Library Media Connection (December 2003)

Book Description
For more than forty years after World War II the world was embroiled in an ideological conflict known as the Cold War. From the war's end through the Vietnam years, the United States and the Soviet Union struggled to advance their political ideas, while coping with perilous crises that, if allowed to escalate, could have destroyed the world.

American War Library - The Cold War: An Uneasy Peace: 1945 - 1980 (American War Library),Craig E. Blohm,Lucent Books,1590182014,1945-1989,Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction,Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9),Cold War,Europe - General,History - Military & Wars,History - United States/20th Century,Juvenile Nonfiction,Juvenile literature,Nuclear warfare,World politics,Former Soviet Union, USSR (Europe),History / Military / World War II,Humanities,Political ideology,Postwar period, 1945 to c 2000,USA,Warfare & defence,World history: postwar, from c 1945 -

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