How The U.S. Army Learned What Soldiers Really Thought

Glen J. Carpenter speaks with Dr. Ed Gitre of Virginia Tech about The American Soldier in World War II, a major digital history project built around wartime surveys and firsthand responses from American service members. Their conversation examines how the U.S. Army used social science to understand morale, training, propaganda, race, gender, civilian transition, and the everyday experience of soldiers during World War II.LINKSThe American Soldier in World War II - HomeGCMF Legacy Lecture | The American Soldier in WWIIAge of Marshall is a podcast from the George C. Marshall Foundation exploring the people, events, and ideas that shaped Marshall’s world and the legacy of the soldier and statesman whose leadership helped define the 20th century.Age of Marshall was established through the generosity of Jessine Monaghan, whose support made this series possible. The George C. Marshall Foundation presents this series in honor of her memory and her dedicated service as a Trustee.Learn more about the George C. Marshall Foundation, its public programs, and its research library at MarshallFoundation.org.