problems American veterans have faced when they returned home from various
wars….Homeward Bound relates many of the shared experiences and hopes of
those who served their country and describes the difficulties they encountered
moving from battleground to the home front….Veterans, those who share in their
lives and readers who enjoy history will appreciate the insights of Homeward
On Point--The Army Historical
hundred footnotes, the Taylors' work is extensively researched. Each chapter is
organized by an in-depth historical account of a conflict and immediately
followed by accounts of the veterans' homecomings. In addition to the enormous number
of facts, the authors provide a wonderful anthology of personal stories from
veterans of the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Civil
War, Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, the Korean War, the Vietnam
War, the Gulf War and the current Global War on Terrorism. By weaving these
personal stories throughout the book, Taylor skillfully connects the pieces of
history together….[T]his book should be of major importance to legislators and
policymakers who have a say in revamping and reestablishing veteran's benefits.
More importantly, this book is educational to all citizens so they become more
aware of the unbelievable sacrifices our servicemen and women have made and