Old Glory: American War Poems from the Revolutionary War to the War on Terrorism

This anthology presents a comprehensive collection of over two hundred American war poems, spanning from the Revolutionary War to contemporary conflicts. Featuring works by renowned poets such as Whitman, Dickinson, and Ginsberg, it captures a range of emotions including patriotism, sacrifice, and disillusionment. The poems, both from soldier-poets and those on the home front, reflect personal and collective experiences of war. Arranged chronologically, the volume serves as a significant historical and cultural record of the American experience in warfare.