Movie Stars of World War II

[oakranger]

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[FiLtH]

Not to take away anything from thr combat vets.
But  those who stayed behind to work home side were every bit as important as those who fired a gun. In fact most war vets to his day dont have to fire a gun. Many dont realise that it is but a small portion of the military who serve front line. That doesnt make their contribution any less valuable as without them it everything from moral to training to logistics is severely diminished.

Though arguably. WWII was the last war we needed a total country wide team effort. That is why that generation is called "The Greatest Generation."
Everyone sacrificed something and contributed in some way.

   I always thought it was their character develpoed during the Depression, that gave them the spirit to do what they did in WW2.

[rpm]

WWII was the last war we needed a total country wide team effort. That is why that generation is called "The Greatest Generation."
Everyone sacrificed something and contributed in some way.

This.

Just as illustrious, though not as well known, was Jimmy Stewart’s military career. Stewart rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Air Force Reserve. He was also the first major American movie star to wear a military uniform in World War II.

I might add The name of Audie Murphy.... he was not an actor upon joining the military though.

Jimmy Stewart was the real deal. I always thought Strategic Air Command was one of his best pictures. You could tell his heart was really in it.

I might add the name Neville Brand... he also wasn't an actor before the war. His medals include a Silver Star and Purple Heart.