Once There Was a War

Nobel laureate John Steinbeck's compelling firsthand account of World War II, originally written for The New York Herald Tribune in 1943, captures the human experience of war through vivid dispatches from Italy, North Africa, and England during the London blitz. Featuring a range of perspectives, from bomber crew members to USO entertainer Bob Hope, Steinbeck's writings collectively offer an unforgettable portrait of life on the frontlines.