Chronicling the many faces of the WWII effort, these contemporary black-and-white portraits of the longest surviving veterans remind us that the war comprised a collection of Americans from all walks of life. Their penetrating gaze captures the ethos of the endeavor of war. Intimate memories offer glimpses into the horrifying, and at times awe-inspiring, reality of war. The faces of these veterans, from all branches, are juxtaposed with images of their youthful selves and serve as a visual representation of the expanse of their life experiences. Appealing to the families of soldiers, academics, history buffs, and veterans of other wars, this collection is a testament to the spirit of patriotism and strength of a collective American effort. AUTHOR: Richard Bell has had a lifelong career as a photographer. First working as a newspaper photojournalist and later as a commercial advertising photographer. SELLING POINTS: . Black-and-white portraits pay homage to the longest surviving WWII veterans . Americans from all walks of life, from a future local plumber to a future US Supreme Court Justice . Stories told through personal quotes, often chilling in their honesty 80 b/w photographs