What Soldiers Do

In What Soldiers Do, Mary Louise Roberts offers a compelling and honest exploration of the complex and often troubling aspects of the American military's actions during 1944, particularly surrounding the romanticized narrative of French women. Drawing on extensive sources, the book reveals how the U.S. military both propagated and exploited myths about French women's sexuality, leading to chaos and tension with the French population at a critical moment. This nuanced history challenges traditional perceptions of the Greatest Generation, highlighting the real lives and mistakes of those involved in the Allied liberation efforts.