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Paul Fussell
Paul Fussell, Jr. (22 March 1924 – 23 May 2012) was an American cultural and literary historian, author and university professor. His writings cover a variety of topics, from scholarly works on eighteenth-century English literature to commentary on America's class system. Fussell served in the 103rd Infantry Division during World War II and was wounded in fighting in France. Returning to the US, Fussell wrote extensively and held several faculty positions, most prominently at Rutgers University (1955-1983) in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his writings about World War I and II, which explore what he felt was the gap between the romantic myth and reality of war; he made a "career out of refusing to disguise it or elevate it".
Biography
Born and raised in Pasadena, California, Fussell was the second of three children. His father, Paul Fussell (1895–1973), son of a widowed schoolteacher, became a corporate lawyer in Los Angeles with the firm of O'Melveny & Myers. His mother, Wilhma Wilson Sill (1893–1971), was the daughter of a carriage trimmer in Illinois. His brother, Edwin Sill Fussell, was an author, poet, and professor of American Studies at the University of California, San Diego; his sister Florence Fussell Lind lives in Berkeley, California.
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Famous quotes by Paul Fussell:
"Americans are the only people in the world known to me whose status anxiety prompts them to advertise their college and university affiliations in the rear window of their automobiles"
"I find nothing more depressing than optimism"
"The more violent the body contact of the sports you watch, the lower the class."
"We were going to live. We were going to grow up to adulthood after all."
"I find nothing more depressing than optimism."
"Americans are the only people in the world known to me whose status anxiety prompts them to advertise their college and university affiliations in the rear window of their automobiles."
"The worst thing about war was the sitting around and wondering what you were doing morally."
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The Culture of War | Paul Fussell (1994)
"The truth is that very few people know anything about war. In an infantry division, for example, fewer than half the troops actually fight. That is, with rifles, mortars, machine guns, grenades, and trench knives. The others, thousands on thousands of them, are occupied with truck driving, mimeograph machine operating, cooking and baking, ammunition and ration supplying, and similar housekeeping tasks. Now, those things are no doubt necessary, but they're hardly bellicose. And they hardly provide the sort of experience which can issue as trustworthy testimony about what the word *war* might mean." Recorded at the Mises Institute's "Costs of War" conference in May 1994 in Auburn, Alabama: https://mises.org/library/the-costs-war Paul Fussell (1924–2012) served with the 103rd Infantry Divi...
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episode 70 - Paul Fussell - part 01
Cultural and literary historian Paul Fussell received the National Book Award for his 1975 work, The Great War and Modern Memory, and he has written more than twenty other award-winning books on a wide range of topics. In this stirring interview, Fussell looks back on his combat service as a rifle platoon leader during World War II. Determined to fight the Germans, he volunteered for the infantry, less out of idealism, he says, than ignorance. He returned from the war a changed person. Speaking of The Great War and Modern Memory, Fussell observes that the literature of World War I was more literary, while the literature of World War II tended to be more conventional. In discussing his acclaimed Abroad: British Literary Traveling between the Wars (1982), Fussell laments the way in which tra...
published: 15 Jun 2011 -
Doing Battle: The Making Of A Skeptic & The Boys Crusade - Paul Fussell
http://www.mslaw.edu In part two of the Massachusetts School of Law's hour long program, Books of Our Time, dedicated to two books by author Paul Fussell; Doing Battle: The Making Of A Skeptic and The Boys Crusade, Professor Fussell discusses his experience of World War II from the innocence of soldiers, to his close calls with death and ongoing bloodlust, to how the horrors of war can never be comprehended by those who have not lived through them. The host of Books of Our Time is Dean Lawrence R. Velvel. The Massachusetts School of Law at Andover also presents information on important current affairs to the general public in television and radio broadcasts, an intellectual journal, conferences, author appearances, blogs and books. The Massachusetts School of Law also presents information...
published: 22 Mar 2013 -
PAUL FUSSELL’S MILK PUNCH DRINK RECIPE - HOW TO MIX
HOW TO MIX THIS COCKTAIL Fill a chilled rocks glass with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. INGREDIENTS 1 Part Bourbon 1 Part Cognac 4 Parts Milk, Frozen In Cubes 4 Parts Milk Ice Cubes http://www.absolutdrinks.com/en/drinks/paul-fussells-milk-punch
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☛ Top 20 Quotes of Paul Fussell - Historian
Top 20 Quotes of Paul Fussell: ✸ Chickenshit can be recognized instantly because it never has anything to do with winning the war. ✸ All the pathos and irony of leaving one's youth behind is thus implicit in every joyous moment of travel: one knows that the first joy can never be recovered, and the wise traveller learns not to repeat successes but tries new places all the time. ✸ "Those who fought know a secret about themselves, and it is not very nice." ... They have experienced secretly and privately their natural human impulse toward sadism and brutality... Not merely did I learn to kill with a noose of piano wire put around somebody's neck from behind, but I learned to enjoy the prospect of killing that way. ✸ Travel at its truest is thus an ironic experience, and the best travelle...
published: 02 Jun 2019 -
Paul Fussell and David McCulloch on the Atomic Bomb
While this may be poorly edited, it offers three viewpoints of individuals in favor of using the atomic bomb in 1945: Paul Fussell (clip covers his despair before the bomb was used and the elation afterwards), and David McCulloch.
published: 28 Mar 2015 -
"Wartime" By Paul Fussell
"Wartime: Understanding and Behavior in the Second World War" by Paul Fussell is a poignant exploration of the human experience during World War II. In this literary analysis, we will delve into the book's themes, Fussell's writing style, and his message to the readers. Fussell, an American cultural and literary historian, skillfully navigates the complexities of wartime through a blend of personal narratives, cultural insights, and historical context.One of the central themes of "Wartime" is the stark contrast between the idealized image of war propagated by governments and the grim reality experienced by soldiers and civilians. Fussell asserts that there is a stark disjunction between the official discourse surrounding war and the actual experience of warfare. He argues that the romantic...
published: 12 Mar 2024 -
Doing Battle: Operation Cobra - How It Came About, What Happened, And Why
http://www.mslaw.edu Author Paul Fussell discusses the devastation that General Bradley's Operation Cobra had on the Germans as well as our own troops during World War II in this excerpt from the Massachusetts School of Law's hour long program, Books of Our Time, dedicated to two books by Mr. Fussell; Doing Battle: The Making Of A Skeptic and The Boys Crusade. The host of Books of Our Time is Dean Lawrence R. Velvel. The Massachusetts School of Law at Andover also presents information on important current affairs to the general public in television and radio broadcasts, an intellectual journal, conferences, author appearances, blogs and books. The Massachusetts School of Law also presents information on important current affairs to the general public in television and radio broadcasts, an...
published: 22 Apr 2013 -
Eleanor Weller, Paul Fussell, and others
From the PBS documentary "People Like Us" By Louis Alvarez and Andrew Kolker.
published: 10 Jan 2008 -
Doing Battle: The Hurtgen Forest And The Execution Of Private Slovik
http://www.mslaw.edu Author Paul Fussell discusses the devastation that General Hodges commands wrought on U.S. troops in The Battle of Hurtgen Forest, as well as the only U.S. deserter executed in World War II. This excerpt from the Massachusetts School of Law's hour long program, Books of Our Time, is dedicated to two books by Mr. Fussell; Doing Battle: The Making Of A Skeptic and The Boys Crusade. The host of Books of Our Time is Dean Lawrence R. Velvel. The Massachusetts School of Law at Andover also presents information on important current affairs to the general public in television and radio broadcasts, an intellectual journal, conferences, author appearances, blogs and books. The Massachusetts School of Law also presents information on important current affairs to the general pub...
published: 23 Apr 2013
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The Culture of War | Paul Fussell (1994)
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"The truth is that very few people know anything about war. In an infantry division, for example, fewer than half the troops actually fight. That is, with rifle...
"The truth is that very few people know anything about war. In an infantry division, for example, fewer than half the troops actually fight. That is, with rifles, mortars, machine guns, grenades, and trench knives. The others, thousands on thousands of them, are occupied with truck driving, mimeograph machine operating, cooking and baking, ammunition and ration supplying, and similar housekeeping tasks. Now, those things are no doubt necessary, but they're hardly bellicose. And they hardly provide the sort of experience which can issue as trustworthy testimony about what the word *war* might mean."
Recorded at the Mises Institute's "Costs of War" conference in May 1994 in Auburn, Alabama: https://mises.org/library/the-costs-war
Paul Fussell (1924–2012) served with the 103rd Infantry Division in World War II. He was wounded during the Rhineland campaign. His many books include his autobiography: Doing Battle: The Making of a Skeptic (Little, Brown).
https://wn.com/The_Culture_Of_War_|_Paul_Fussell_(1994)
"The truth is that very few people know anything about war. In an infantry division, for example, fewer than half the troops actually fight. That is, with rifles, mortars, machine guns, grenades, and trench knives. The others, thousands on thousands of them, are occupied with truck driving, mimeograph machine operating, cooking and baking, ammunition and ration supplying, and similar housekeeping tasks. Now, those things are no doubt necessary, but they're hardly bellicose. And they hardly provide the sort of experience which can issue as trustworthy testimony about what the word *war* might mean."
Recorded at the Mises Institute's "Costs of War" conference in May 1994 in Auburn, Alabama: https://mises.org/library/the-costs-war
Paul Fussell (1924–2012) served with the 103rd Infantry Division in World War II. He was wounded during the Rhineland campaign. His many books include his autobiography: Doing Battle: The Making of a Skeptic (Little, Brown).
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episode 70 - Paul Fussell - part 01
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Cultural and literary historian Paul Fussell received the National Book Award for his 1975 work, The Great War and Modern Memory, and he has written more than t...
Cultural and literary historian Paul Fussell received the National Book Award for his 1975 work, The Great War and Modern Memory, and he has written more than twenty other award-winning books on a wide range of topics. In this stirring interview, Fussell looks back on his combat service as a rifle platoon leader during World War II. Determined to fight the Germans, he volunteered for the infantry, less out of idealism, he says, than ignorance. He returned from the war a changed person. Speaking of The Great War and Modern Memory, Fussell observes that the literature of World War I was more literary, while the literature of World War II tended to be more conventional. In discussing his acclaimed Abroad: British Literary Traveling between the Wars (1982), Fussell laments the way in which travel has been replaced by tourism, adding that he misses the great passenger vessels. Fussell poignantly explains how his war experience has haunted him over the course of his lifetime.
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Cultural and literary historian Paul Fussell received the National Book Award for his 1975 work, The Great War and Modern Memory, and he has written more than twenty other award-winning books on a wide range of topics. In this stirring interview, Fussell looks back on his combat service as a rifle platoon leader during World War II. Determined to fight the Germans, he volunteered for the infantry, less out of idealism, he says, than ignorance. He returned from the war a changed person. Speaking of The Great War and Modern Memory, Fussell observes that the literature of World War I was more literary, while the literature of World War II tended to be more conventional. In discussing his acclaimed Abroad: British Literary Traveling between the Wars (1982), Fussell laments the way in which travel has been replaced by tourism, adding that he misses the great passenger vessels. Fussell poignantly explains how his war experience has haunted him over the course of his lifetime.
- published: 15 Jun 2011
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Doing Battle: The Making Of A Skeptic & The Boys Crusade - Paul Fussell
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http://www.mslaw.edu
In part two of the Massachusetts School of Law's hour long program, Books of Our Time, dedicated to two books by author Paul Fussell; Doing...
http://www.mslaw.edu
In part two of the Massachusetts School of Law's hour long program, Books of Our Time, dedicated to two books by author Paul Fussell; Doing Battle: The Making Of A Skeptic and The Boys Crusade, Professor Fussell discusses his experience of World War II from the innocence of soldiers, to his close calls with death and ongoing bloodlust, to how the horrors of war can never be comprehended by those who have not lived through them. The host of Books of Our Time is Dean Lawrence R. Velvel.
The Massachusetts School of Law at Andover also presents information on important current affairs to the general public in television and radio broadcasts, an intellectual journal, conferences, author appearances, blogs and books.
The Massachusetts School of Law also presents information on important current affairs to the general public in television and radio broadcasts, an intellectual journal, conferences, author appearances, blogs and books.
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The History of Iran / US Relations: "American Imperialism - Stephen Kinzer on Overthrow Part 2: Vietnam, Iran and Chile"
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http://www.mslaw.edu
In part two of the Massachusetts School of Law's hour long program, Books of Our Time, dedicated to two books by author Paul Fussell; Doing Battle: The Making Of A Skeptic and The Boys Crusade, Professor Fussell discusses his experience of World War II from the innocence of soldiers, to his close calls with death and ongoing bloodlust, to how the horrors of war can never be comprehended by those who have not lived through them. The host of Books of Our Time is Dean Lawrence R. Velvel.
The Massachusetts School of Law at Andover also presents information on important current affairs to the general public in television and radio broadcasts, an intellectual journal, conferences, author appearances, blogs and books.
The Massachusetts School of Law also presents information on important current affairs to the general public in television and radio broadcasts, an intellectual journal, conferences, author appearances, blogs and books.
THE MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL OF LAW IS NEW ENGLAND’S MOST AFFORDABLE AND DIVERSE LAW SCHOOL. We are dedicated to growing tomorrow’s leaders; empowering them with professional skills taught by instructors with real world experience, in a fun supportive campus environment.
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➡YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE! Learn More at http://MSLaw.EDU
Connect with MSLaw:
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Twitter: http://Twitter.com/EDU_video
Visit our site: http://MSLaw.edu
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The Massachusetts School of Law is New England’s most affordable and diverse law school. We are dedicated to growing tomorrow’s leaders; empowering them with professional skills taught by instructors with real world experience, in a fun supportive campus environment. Your Future Starts Here. Learn More at http://MSLaw.EDU
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The History of Iran / US Relations: "American Imperialism - Stephen Kinzer on Overthrow Part 2: Vietnam, Iran and Chile"
➨ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7wECccLRec
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- published: 22 Mar 2013
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PAUL FUSSELL’S MILK PUNCH DRINK RECIPE - HOW TO MIX
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HOW TO MIX THIS COCKTAIL
Fill a chilled rocks glass with ice cubes. Add all ingredients.
INGREDIENTS
1 Part Bourbon
1 Part Cognac
4 Parts Milk, Frozen In Cubes...
HOW TO MIX THIS COCKTAIL
Fill a chilled rocks glass with ice cubes. Add all ingredients.
INGREDIENTS
1 Part Bourbon
1 Part Cognac
4 Parts Milk, Frozen In Cubes
4 Parts Milk
Ice Cubes
http://www.absolutdrinks.com/en/drinks/paul-fussells-milk-punch
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HOW TO MIX THIS COCKTAIL
Fill a chilled rocks glass with ice cubes. Add all ingredients.
INGREDIENTS
1 Part Bourbon
1 Part Cognac
4 Parts Milk, Frozen In Cubes
4 Parts Milk
Ice Cubes
http://www.absolutdrinks.com/en/drinks/paul-fussells-milk-punch
- published: 12 Jun 2014
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☛ Top 20 Quotes of Paul Fussell - Historian
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Top 20 Quotes of Paul Fussell:
✸ Chickenshit can be recognized instantly because it never has anything to do with winning the war.
✸ All the pathos and irony ...
Top 20 Quotes of Paul Fussell:
✸ Chickenshit can be recognized instantly because it never has anything to do with winning the war.
✸ All the pathos and irony of leaving one's youth behind is thus implicit in every joyous moment of travel: one knows that the first joy can never be recovered, and the wise traveller learns not to repeat successes but tries new places all the time.
✸ "Those who fought know a secret about themselves, and it is not very nice." ... They have experienced secretly and privately their natural human impulse toward sadism and brutality... Not merely did I learn to kill with a noose of piano wire put around somebody's neck from behind, but I learned to enjoy the prospect of killing that way.
✸ Travel at its truest is thus an ironic experience, and the best travellers . . . seem to be those able to hold two or three inconsistent ideas in their minds at the same time, or able to regard themselves as at once serious persons and clowns.
✸ If we do not redefine manhood, war is inevitable.
✸ If I didn't have writing, I'd be running down the street hurling grenades in people's faces.
✸ The middles cleave to euphemisms not just because they're an aid in avoiding facts. They like them also because they assist their social yearnings towards pomposity. This is possible because most euphemisms permit the speaker to multiply syllables, and the middle class confuses sheer numerousness with weight and value.
✸ A more or less accurate measure of class in America is TV size: the bigger your TV, the lower your class.
✸ Exploration belongs to the Renaissance, travel to the bourgeois age, tourism to our proletarian moment.The explorer seeks theundiscovered, the traveler that which has been discovered by the mind working in history,the tourist that which has been discovered by entrepreneurship and prepared for him by the arts of mass publicity.If the explorer moves toward the risks of the formless and the unknown, the tourist moves toward the security of pure cliché. It is between these two poles that the traveler mediates.
✸ Wars damage the civilian society as much as they damage the enemy. Soldiers never get over it.
✸ Americans are the only people in the world known to me whose status anxiety prompts them to advertise their college and university affiliations in the rear window of their automobiles.
✸ Those who fought know a secret about themselves, and it is not very nice.
✸ Anyone telling about his travels must be a liar, . . . for if a traveler doesn't visit his narrative with the spirit and techniques of fiction, no one will want to hear it.
✸ Before the development of tourism, travel was conceived to be like study, and it's fruits were considered to be the adornment of the mind and the formation of the judgment.
✸ I am working on a book urging the beating to death of baby whales using the dead bodies of baby seals.
✸ Travelers learn not just foreign customs and curious cuisines and unfamiliar beliefs and novel forms of government. They learn, if they are lucky, humility.
✸ Anybody who notices unpleasant facts in the have-a-nice-day world we live in is going to be designated a curmudgeon.
✸ What someone doesn't want you to publish is journalism; all else is publicity.
✸ I find nothing more depressing than optimism.
✸ The worst thing about war was the sitting around and wondering what you were doing morally.
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🖎 Author: Paul Fussell
♛ Career: Historian
📅 Life: March 22, 1924 - May 23, 2012
🏷 #quotes_Paul_Fussell, #quotes_War, #quotes__Ideas
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Top 20 Quotes of Paul Fussell:
✸ Chickenshit can be recognized instantly because it never has anything to do with winning the war.
✸ All the pathos and irony of leaving one's youth behind is thus implicit in every joyous moment of travel: one knows that the first joy can never be recovered, and the wise traveller learns not to repeat successes but tries new places all the time.
✸ "Those who fought know a secret about themselves, and it is not very nice." ... They have experienced secretly and privately their natural human impulse toward sadism and brutality... Not merely did I learn to kill with a noose of piano wire put around somebody's neck from behind, but I learned to enjoy the prospect of killing that way.
✸ Travel at its truest is thus an ironic experience, and the best travellers . . . seem to be those able to hold two or three inconsistent ideas in their minds at the same time, or able to regard themselves as at once serious persons and clowns.
✸ If we do not redefine manhood, war is inevitable.
✸ If I didn't have writing, I'd be running down the street hurling grenades in people's faces.
✸ The middles cleave to euphemisms not just because they're an aid in avoiding facts. They like them also because they assist their social yearnings towards pomposity. This is possible because most euphemisms permit the speaker to multiply syllables, and the middle class confuses sheer numerousness with weight and value.
✸ A more or less accurate measure of class in America is TV size: the bigger your TV, the lower your class.
✸ Exploration belongs to the Renaissance, travel to the bourgeois age, tourism to our proletarian moment.The explorer seeks theundiscovered, the traveler that which has been discovered by the mind working in history,the tourist that which has been discovered by entrepreneurship and prepared for him by the arts of mass publicity.If the explorer moves toward the risks of the formless and the unknown, the tourist moves toward the security of pure cliché. It is between these two poles that the traveler mediates.
✸ Wars damage the civilian society as much as they damage the enemy. Soldiers never get over it.
✸ Americans are the only people in the world known to me whose status anxiety prompts them to advertise their college and university affiliations in the rear window of their automobiles.
✸ Those who fought know a secret about themselves, and it is not very nice.
✸ Anyone telling about his travels must be a liar, . . . for if a traveler doesn't visit his narrative with the spirit and techniques of fiction, no one will want to hear it.
✸ Before the development of tourism, travel was conceived to be like study, and it's fruits were considered to be the adornment of the mind and the formation of the judgment.
✸ I am working on a book urging the beating to death of baby whales using the dead bodies of baby seals.
✸ Travelers learn not just foreign customs and curious cuisines and unfamiliar beliefs and novel forms of government. They learn, if they are lucky, humility.
✸ Anybody who notices unpleasant facts in the have-a-nice-day world we live in is going to be designated a curmudgeon.
✸ What someone doesn't want you to publish is journalism; all else is publicity.
✸ I find nothing more depressing than optimism.
✸ The worst thing about war was the sitting around and wondering what you were doing morally.
⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘⌘
🖎 Author: Paul Fussell
♛ Career: Historian
📅 Life: March 22, 1924 - May 23, 2012
🏷 #quotes_Paul_Fussell, #quotes_War, #quotes__Ideas
- published: 02 Jun 2019
- views: 587
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Paul Fussell and David McCulloch on the Atomic Bomb
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- Duration: 1:55
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While this may be poorly edited, it offers three viewpoints of individuals in favor of using the atomic bomb in 1945: Paul Fussell (clip covers his despair bef...
While this may be poorly edited, it offers three viewpoints of individuals in favor of using the atomic bomb in 1945: Paul Fussell (clip covers his despair before the bomb was used and the elation afterwards), and David McCulloch.
https://wn.com/Paul_Fussell_And_David_Mcculloch_On_The_Atomic_Bomb
While this may be poorly edited, it offers three viewpoints of individuals in favor of using the atomic bomb in 1945: Paul Fussell (clip covers his despair before the bomb was used and the elation afterwards), and David McCulloch.
- published: 28 Mar 2015
- views: 2182
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"Wartime" By Paul Fussell
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"Wartime: Understanding and Behavior in the Second World War" by Paul Fussell is a poignant exploration of the human experience during World War II. In this lit...
"Wartime: Understanding and Behavior in the Second World War" by Paul Fussell is a poignant exploration of the human experience during World War II. In this literary analysis, we will delve into the book's themes, Fussell's writing style, and his message to the readers. Fussell, an American cultural and literary historian, skillfully navigates the complexities of wartime through a blend of personal narratives, cultural insights, and historical context.One of the central themes of "Wartime" is the stark contrast between the idealized image of war propagated by governments and the grim reality experienced by soldiers and civilians. Fussell asserts that there is a stark disjunction between the official discourse surrounding war and the actual experience of warfare. He argues that the romanticized image of heroism and glory is a facade that conceals the brutal and dehumanizing aspects of combat. Through vivid anecdotes and literary references, Fussell demonstrates how war disrupts the ordinary and exposes individuals to a world of chaos and terror.Fussell's writing style is characterized by a blend of academic rigor and personal reflection. He draws on an extensive range of sources, from poetry and literature to firsthand accounts from soldiers, to construct his narrative. This approach allows Fussell to convey the multifaceted nature of wartime experiences. His literary references, such as Wilfred Owen's war poetry, provide a deep emotional resonance to the narrative, enabling readers to connect on a profound level with the subject matter. Fussell also shares his personal experiences as a combat infantryman in World War II, adding a layer of authenticity to his analysis.The author meticulously dissects the language and euphemisms employed during wartime to sanitize the brutal reality of combat. Fussell delves into the use of euphemisms, which he dubs "the enemy of truth." He argues that euphemisms, like "collateral damage" or "friendly fire," distance people from the true horrors of war, making it easier for societies to accept the unacceptable. Fussell emphasizes the importance of using plain and honest language to convey the realities of warfare, ensuring that the public is fully aware of the sacrifices and atrocities that occur during wartime.Moreover, Fussell explores the dehumanizing impact of war on individuals. He examines how soldiers, in particular, experience a loss of innocence and a detachment from their former selves. Through the lens of literature, Fussell shows how war creates a stark contrast between the naive pre-war expectations and the harsh realities of combat. This transformation is not limited to the battlefield; it extends to the home front, where civilians are also subjected to the emotional toll of wartime.Fussell also addresses the role of humor as a coping mechanism during wartime. He argues that humor is a vital tool for soldiers and civilians alike to confront the absurdity and horror of war. The author illustrates this with numerous anecdotes that reveal how humor served as a means of survival, a way to maintain sanity amidst the chaos. Fussell's exploration of this facet of human behavior adds depth to his analysis, shedding light on the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.In conclusion, "Wartime: Understanding and Behavior in the Second World War" is a compelling and thought-provoking work by Paul Fussell. Through an insightful examination of language, personal narratives, and cultural nuances, Fussell dismantles the myths and illusions surrounding war, offering readers a raw and unvarnished view of the human experience during World War II. His unique blend of academic research and personal reflection makes this book a captivating exploration of the psychological and emotional impact of war on both soldiers and civilians. Fussell's call for truth in language and his appreciation of the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity resonate deeply, serving as a poignant reminder of the importance of understanding the true cost of war.
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"Wartime: Understanding and Behavior in the Second World War" by Paul Fussell is a poignant exploration of the human experience during World War II. In this literary analysis, we will delve into the book's themes, Fussell's writing style, and his message to the readers. Fussell, an American cultural and literary historian, skillfully navigates the complexities of wartime through a blend of personal narratives, cultural insights, and historical context.One of the central themes of "Wartime" is the stark contrast between the idealized image of war propagated by governments and the grim reality experienced by soldiers and civilians. Fussell asserts that there is a stark disjunction between the official discourse surrounding war and the actual experience of warfare. He argues that the romanticized image of heroism and glory is a facade that conceals the brutal and dehumanizing aspects of combat. Through vivid anecdotes and literary references, Fussell demonstrates how war disrupts the ordinary and exposes individuals to a world of chaos and terror.Fussell's writing style is characterized by a blend of academic rigor and personal reflection. He draws on an extensive range of sources, from poetry and literature to firsthand accounts from soldiers, to construct his narrative. This approach allows Fussell to convey the multifaceted nature of wartime experiences. His literary references, such as Wilfred Owen's war poetry, provide a deep emotional resonance to the narrative, enabling readers to connect on a profound level with the subject matter. Fussell also shares his personal experiences as a combat infantryman in World War II, adding a layer of authenticity to his analysis.The author meticulously dissects the language and euphemisms employed during wartime to sanitize the brutal reality of combat. Fussell delves into the use of euphemisms, which he dubs "the enemy of truth." He argues that euphemisms, like "collateral damage" or "friendly fire," distance people from the true horrors of war, making it easier for societies to accept the unacceptable. Fussell emphasizes the importance of using plain and honest language to convey the realities of warfare, ensuring that the public is fully aware of the sacrifices and atrocities that occur during wartime.Moreover, Fussell explores the dehumanizing impact of war on individuals. He examines how soldiers, in particular, experience a loss of innocence and a detachment from their former selves. Through the lens of literature, Fussell shows how war creates a stark contrast between the naive pre-war expectations and the harsh realities of combat. This transformation is not limited to the battlefield; it extends to the home front, where civilians are also subjected to the emotional toll of wartime.Fussell also addresses the role of humor as a coping mechanism during wartime. He argues that humor is a vital tool for soldiers and civilians alike to confront the absurdity and horror of war. The author illustrates this with numerous anecdotes that reveal how humor served as a means of survival, a way to maintain sanity amidst the chaos. Fussell's exploration of this facet of human behavior adds depth to his analysis, shedding light on the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.In conclusion, "Wartime: Understanding and Behavior in the Second World War" is a compelling and thought-provoking work by Paul Fussell. Through an insightful examination of language, personal narratives, and cultural nuances, Fussell dismantles the myths and illusions surrounding war, offering readers a raw and unvarnished view of the human experience during World War II. His unique blend of academic research and personal reflection makes this book a captivating exploration of the psychological and emotional impact of war on both soldiers and civilians. Fussell's call for truth in language and his appreciation of the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity resonate deeply, serving as a poignant reminder of the importance of understanding the true cost of war.
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Doing Battle: Operation Cobra - How It Came About, What Happened, And Why
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Author Paul Fussell discusses the devastation that General Bradley's Operation Cobra had on the Germans as well as our own troops during Wo...
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Author Paul Fussell discusses the devastation that General Bradley's Operation Cobra had on the Germans as well as our own troops during World War II in this excerpt from the Massachusetts School of Law's hour long program, Books of Our Time, dedicated to two books by Mr. Fussell; Doing Battle: The Making Of A Skeptic and The Boys Crusade. The host of Books of Our Time is Dean Lawrence R. Velvel.
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Author Paul Fussell discusses the devastation that General Bradley's Operation Cobra had on the Germans as well as our own troops during World War II in this excerpt from the Massachusetts School of Law's hour long program, Books of Our Time, dedicated to two books by Mr. Fussell; Doing Battle: The Making Of A Skeptic and The Boys Crusade. The host of Books of Our Time is Dean Lawrence R. Velvel.
The Massachusetts School of Law at Andover also presents information on important current affairs to the general public in television and radio broadcasts, an intellectual journal, conferences, author appearances, blogs and books.
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The History of Iran / US Relations: "American Imperialism - Stephen Kinzer on Overthrow Part 2: Vietnam, Iran and Chile"
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Eleanor Weller, Paul Fussell, and others
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From the PBS documentary "People Like Us" By Louis Alvarez and Andrew Kolker.
From the PBS documentary "People Like Us" By Louis Alvarez and Andrew Kolker.
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From the PBS documentary "People Like Us" By Louis Alvarez and Andrew Kolker.
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Doing Battle: The Hurtgen Forest And The Execution Of Private Slovik
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http://www.mslaw.edu Author Paul Fussell discusses the devastation that General Hodges commands wrought on U.S. troops in The Battle of Hurtgen Forest, as well ...
http://www.mslaw.edu Author Paul Fussell discusses the devastation that General Hodges commands wrought on U.S. troops in The Battle of Hurtgen Forest, as well as the only U.S. deserter executed in World War II.
This excerpt from the Massachusetts School of Law's hour long program, Books of Our Time, is dedicated to two books by Mr. Fussell; Doing Battle: The Making Of A Skeptic and The Boys Crusade. The host of Books of Our Time is Dean Lawrence R. Velvel.
The Massachusetts School of Law at Andover also presents information on important current affairs to the general public in television and radio broadcasts, an intellectual journal, conferences, author appearances, blogs and books.
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http://www.mslaw.edu Author Paul Fussell discusses the devastation that General Hodges commands wrought on U.S. troops in The Battle of Hurtgen Forest, as well as the only U.S. deserter executed in World War II.
This excerpt from the Massachusetts School of Law's hour long program, Books of Our Time, is dedicated to two books by Mr. Fussell; Doing Battle: The Making Of A Skeptic and The Boys Crusade. The host of Books of Our Time is Dean Lawrence R. Velvel.
The Massachusetts School of Law at Andover also presents information on important current affairs to the general public in television and radio broadcasts, an intellectual journal, conferences, author appearances, blogs and books.
The Massachusetts School of Law also presents information on important current affairs to the general public in television and radio broadcasts, an intellectual journal, conferences, author appearances, blogs and books.
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The Culture of War | Paul Fussell (1994)
"The truth is that very few people know anything about war. In an infantry division, for e...
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The Culture of War | Paul Fussell (1994)
The Culture of War | Paul Fussell (1994)
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"The truth is that very few people know anything about war. In an infantry division, for example, fewer than half the troops actually fight. That is, with rifles, mortars, machine guns, grenades, and trench knives. The others, thousands on thousands of them, are occupied with truck driving, mimeograph machine operating, cooking and baking, ammunition and ration supplying, and similar housekeeping tasks. Now, those things are no doubt necessary, but they're hardly bellicose. And they hardly provide the sort of experience which can issue as trustworthy testimony about what the word *war* might mean."
Recorded at the Mises Institute's "Costs of War" conference in May 1994 in Auburn, Alabama: https://mises.org/library/the-costs-war
Paul Fussell (1924–2012) served with the 103rd Infantry Division in World War II. He was wounded during the Rhineland campaign. His many books include his autobiography: Doing Battle: The Making of a Skeptic (Little, Brown).
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episode 70 - Paul Fussell - part 01
Cultural and literary historian Paul Fussell received the National Book Award for his 1975...
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episode 70 - Paul Fussell - part 01
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Cultural and literary historian Paul Fussell received the National Book Award for his 1975 work, The Great War and Modern Memory, and he has written more than twenty other award-winning books on a wide range of topics. In this stirring interview, Fussell looks back on his combat service as a rifle platoon leader during World War II. Determined to fight the Germans, he volunteered for the infantry, less out of idealism, he says, than ignorance. He returned from the war a changed person. Speaking of The Great War and Modern Memory, Fussell observes that the literature of World War I was more literary, while the literature of World War II tended to be more conventional. In discussing his acclaimed Abroad: British Literary Traveling between the Wars (1982), Fussell laments the way in which travel has been replaced by tourism, adding that he misses the great passenger vessels. Fussell poignantly explains how his war experience has haunted him over the course of his lifetime.
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Doing Battle: The Making Of A Skeptic & The Boys Crusade - Paul Fussell
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Doing Battle: The Making Of A Skeptic & The Boys Crusade - Paul Fussell
Doing Battle: The Making Of A Skeptic & The Boys Crusade - Paul Fussell
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In part two of the Massachusetts School of Law's hour long program, Books of Our Time, dedicated to two books by author Paul Fussell; Doing Battle: The Making Of A Skeptic and The Boys Crusade, Professor Fussell discusses his experience of World War II from the innocence of soldiers, to his close calls with death and ongoing bloodlust, to how the horrors of war can never be comprehended by those who have not lived through them. The host of Books of Our Time is Dean Lawrence R. Velvel.
The Massachusetts School of Law at Andover also presents information on important current affairs to the general public in television and radio broadcasts, an intellectual journal, conferences, author appearances, blogs and books.
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PAUL FUSSELL’S MILK PUNCH DRINK RECIPE - HOW TO MIX
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PAUL FUSSELL’S MILK PUNCH DRINK RECIPE - HOW TO MIX
PAUL FUSSELL’S MILK PUNCH DRINK RECIPE - HOW TO MIX
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INGREDIENTS
1 Part Bourbon
1 Part Cognac
4 Parts Milk, Frozen In Cubes
4 Parts Milk
Ice Cubes
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☛ Top 20 Quotes of Paul Fussell - Historian
Top 20 Quotes of Paul Fussell:
✸ Chickenshit can be recognized instantly because it never...
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☛ Top 20 Quotes of Paul Fussell - Historian
☛ Top 20 Quotes of Paul Fussell - Historian
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Top 20 Quotes of Paul Fussell:
✸ Chickenshit can be recognized instantly because it never has anything to do with winning the war.
✸ All the pathos and irony of leaving one's youth behind is thus implicit in every joyous moment of travel: one knows that the first joy can never be recovered, and the wise traveller learns not to repeat successes but tries new places all the time.
✸ "Those who fought know a secret about themselves, and it is not very nice." ... They have experienced secretly and privately their natural human impulse toward sadism and brutality... Not merely did I learn to kill with a noose of piano wire put around somebody's neck from behind, but I learned to enjoy the prospect of killing that way.
✸ Travel at its truest is thus an ironic experience, and the best travellers . . . seem to be those able to hold two or three inconsistent ideas in their minds at the same time, or able to regard themselves as at once serious persons and clowns.
✸ If we do not redefine manhood, war is inevitable.
✸ If I didn't have writing, I'd be running down the street hurling grenades in people's faces.
✸ The middles cleave to euphemisms not just because they're an aid in avoiding facts. They like them also because they assist their social yearnings towards pomposity. This is possible because most euphemisms permit the speaker to multiply syllables, and the middle class confuses sheer numerousness with weight and value.
✸ A more or less accurate measure of class in America is TV size: the bigger your TV, the lower your class.
✸ Exploration belongs to the Renaissance, travel to the bourgeois age, tourism to our proletarian moment.The explorer seeks theundiscovered, the traveler that which has been discovered by the mind working in history,the tourist that which has been discovered by entrepreneurship and prepared for him by the arts of mass publicity.If the explorer moves toward the risks of the formless and the unknown, the tourist moves toward the security of pure cliché. It is between these two poles that the traveler mediates.
✸ Wars damage the civilian society as much as they damage the enemy. Soldiers never get over it.
✸ Americans are the only people in the world known to me whose status anxiety prompts them to advertise their college and university affiliations in the rear window of their automobiles.
✸ Those who fought know a secret about themselves, and it is not very nice.
✸ Anyone telling about his travels must be a liar, . . . for if a traveler doesn't visit his narrative with the spirit and techniques of fiction, no one will want to hear it.
✸ Before the development of tourism, travel was conceived to be like study, and it's fruits were considered to be the adornment of the mind and the formation of the judgment.
✸ I am working on a book urging the beating to death of baby whales using the dead bodies of baby seals.
✸ Travelers learn not just foreign customs and curious cuisines and unfamiliar beliefs and novel forms of government. They learn, if they are lucky, humility.
✸ Anybody who notices unpleasant facts in the have-a-nice-day world we live in is going to be designated a curmudgeon.
✸ What someone doesn't want you to publish is journalism; all else is publicity.
✸ I find nothing more depressing than optimism.
✸ The worst thing about war was the sitting around and wondering what you were doing morally.
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Paul Fussell and David McCulloch on the Atomic Bomb
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Paul Fussell and David McCulloch on the Atomic Bomb
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While this may be poorly edited, it offers three viewpoints of individuals in favor of using the atomic bomb in 1945: Paul Fussell (clip covers his despair before the bomb was used and the elation afterwards), and David McCulloch.
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"Wartime" By Paul Fussell
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"Wartime: Understanding and Behavior in the Second World War" by Paul Fussell is a poignant exploration of the human experience during World War II. In this literary analysis, we will delve into the book's themes, Fussell's writing style, and his message to the readers. Fussell, an American cultural and literary historian, skillfully navigates the complexities of wartime through a blend of personal narratives, cultural insights, and historical context.One of the central themes of "Wartime" is the stark contrast between the idealized image of war propagated by governments and the grim reality experienced by soldiers and civilians. Fussell asserts that there is a stark disjunction between the official discourse surrounding war and the actual experience of warfare. He argues that the romanticized image of heroism and glory is a facade that conceals the brutal and dehumanizing aspects of combat. Through vivid anecdotes and literary references, Fussell demonstrates how war disrupts the ordinary and exposes individuals to a world of chaos and terror.Fussell's writing style is characterized by a blend of academic rigor and personal reflection. He draws on an extensive range of sources, from poetry and literature to firsthand accounts from soldiers, to construct his narrative. This approach allows Fussell to convey the multifaceted nature of wartime experiences. His literary references, such as Wilfred Owen's war poetry, provide a deep emotional resonance to the narrative, enabling readers to connect on a profound level with the subject matter. Fussell also shares his personal experiences as a combat infantryman in World War II, adding a layer of authenticity to his analysis.The author meticulously dissects the language and euphemisms employed during wartime to sanitize the brutal reality of combat. Fussell delves into the use of euphemisms, which he dubs "the enemy of truth." He argues that euphemisms, like "collateral damage" or "friendly fire," distance people from the true horrors of war, making it easier for societies to accept the unacceptable. Fussell emphasizes the importance of using plain and honest language to convey the realities of warfare, ensuring that the public is fully aware of the sacrifices and atrocities that occur during wartime.Moreover, Fussell explores the dehumanizing impact of war on individuals. He examines how soldiers, in particular, experience a loss of innocence and a detachment from their former selves. Through the lens of literature, Fussell shows how war creates a stark contrast between the naive pre-war expectations and the harsh realities of combat. This transformation is not limited to the battlefield; it extends to the home front, where civilians are also subjected to the emotional toll of wartime.Fussell also addresses the role of humor as a coping mechanism during wartime. He argues that humor is a vital tool for soldiers and civilians alike to confront the absurdity and horror of war. The author illustrates this with numerous anecdotes that reveal how humor served as a means of survival, a way to maintain sanity amidst the chaos. Fussell's exploration of this facet of human behavior adds depth to his analysis, shedding light on the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.In conclusion, "Wartime: Understanding and Behavior in the Second World War" is a compelling and thought-provoking work by Paul Fussell. Through an insightful examination of language, personal narratives, and cultural nuances, Fussell dismantles the myths and illusions surrounding war, offering readers a raw and unvarnished view of the human experience during World War II. His unique blend of academic research and personal reflection makes this book a captivating exploration of the psychological and emotional impact of war on both soldiers and civilians. Fussell's call for truth in language and his appreciation of the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity resonate deeply, serving as a poignant reminder of the importance of understanding the true cost of war.
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Doing Battle: Operation Cobra - How It Came About, What Happened, And Why
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Author Paul Fussell discusses the devastation that General Bradley's Operation Cobra had on the Germans as well as our own troops during World War II in this excerpt from the Massachusetts School of Law's hour long program, Books of Our Time, dedicated to two books by Mr. Fussell; Doing Battle: The Making Of A Skeptic and The Boys Crusade. The host of Books of Our Time is Dean Lawrence R. Velvel.
The Massachusetts School of Law at Andover also presents information on important current affairs to the general public in television and radio broadcasts, an intellectual journal, conferences, author appearances, blogs and books.
The Massachusetts School of Law also presents information on important current affairs to the general public in television and radio broadcasts, an intellectual journal, conferences, author appearances, blogs and books.
THE MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL OF LAW IS NEW ENGLAND’S MOST AFFORDABLE AND DIVERSE LAW SCHOOL. We are dedicated to growing tomorrow’s leaders; empowering them with professional skills taught by instructors with real world experience, in a fun supportive campus environment.
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The History of Iran / US Relations: "American Imperialism - Stephen Kinzer on Overthrow Part 2: Vietnam, Iran and Chile"
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Eleanor Weller, Paul Fussell, and others
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Eleanor Weller, Paul Fussell, and others
Eleanor Weller, Paul Fussell, and others
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Doing Battle: The Hurtgen Forest And The Execution Of Private Slovik
http://www.mslaw.edu Author Paul Fussell discusses the devastation that General Hodges com...
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Doing Battle: The Hurtgen Forest And The Execution Of Private Slovik
Doing Battle: The Hurtgen Forest And The Execution Of Private Slovik
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http://www.mslaw.edu Author Paul Fussell discusses the devastation that General Hodges commands wrought on U.S. troops in The Battle of Hurtgen Forest, as well as the only U.S. deserter executed in World War II.
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Paul Fussell
Paul Fussell, Jr. (22 March 1924 – 23 May 2012) was an American cultural and literary historian, author and university professor. His writings cover a variety of topics, from scholarly works on eighteenth-century English literature to commentary on America's class system. Fussell served in the 103rd Infantry Division during World War II and was wounded in fighting in France. Returning to the US, Fussell wrote extensively and held several faculty positions, most prominently at Rutgers University (1955-1983) in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his writings about World War I and II, which explore what he felt was the gap between the romantic myth and reality of war; he made a "career out of refusing to disguise it or elevate it".
Biography
Born and raised in Pasadena, California, Fussell was the second of three children. His father, Paul Fussell (1895–1973), son of a widowed schoolteacher, became a corporate lawyer in Los Angeles with the firm of O'Melveny & Myers. His mother, Wilhma Wilson Sill (1893–1971), was the daughter of a carriage trimmer in Illinois. His brother, Edwin Sill Fussell, was an author, poet, and professor of American Studies at the University of California, San Diego; his sister Florence Fussell Lind lives in Berkeley, California.
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