R. Douglas Hurt is a professor and head of the Department of History at Purdue University. He is the author of many books, including The Indian Frontier, 1763–1846 and Problems of Plenty: The American Farmer in the Twentieth Century.

"A comprehensive volume that provides a wealth of detail previously unavailable to scholars. The Great Plains tends to be a neglected region, and this book helps admirably to correct this historical oversight."—Pamela Riney-Kehrberg, South Dakota History "A very strong, well-written book by a veteran scholar at the top of his game."—David Danbom, Kansas History "Well written and exhaustively researched, this work is a welcome addition to WWII historiography."—P. G. Connors, Choice "This is a much-needed addition not only to Great Plains historiography but also to the vast literature on the U.S. during World War II. While there are many books on the Plains during the "Dirty Thirties", this is the first that examines the region's history in the Warring Forties."—Sterling Evans, American Historical Review "In this beautifully produced book, Hurt has brought together disparate evidence that until now has rested in obscure state journals, government documents, and newspaper collections. As a result, he has provided fresh insights to the WWII Home Front."—Mark Friedberger, Western Historical Quarterly

• List of IllustrationsPreface1. Reluctance2. The Work of War3. Women at Work4. The Home Front5. Rationing6. The Farm and Ranch Front7. Agricultural Labor8. Military Affairs9. Internment10. Prisoner-of-War Camps11. Indians in Wartime12. War's EndAppendix of TablesNotesBibliographyIndex

R. Douglas Hurt is a professor and head of the Department of History at Purdue University. He is the author of many books, including The Indian Frontier, 1763–1846 and Problems of Plenty: The American Farmer in the Twentieth Century.

"A comprehensive volume that provides a wealth of detail previously unavailable to scholars. The Great Plains tends to be a neglected region, and this book helps admirably to correct this historical oversight."—Pamela Riney-Kehrberg, South Dakota History "A very strong, well-written book by a veteran scholar at the top of his game."—David Danbom, Kansas History "Well written and exhaustively researched, this work is a welcome addition to WWII historiography."—P. G. Connors, Choice "This is a much-needed addition not only to Great Plains historiography but also to the vast literature on the U.S. during World War II. While there are many books on the Plains during the "Dirty Thirties", this is the first that examines the region's history in the Warring Forties."—Sterling Evans, American Historical Review "In this beautifully produced book, Hurt has brought together disparate evidence that until now has rested in obscure state journals, government documents, and newspaper collections. As a result, he has provided fresh insights to the WWII Home Front."—Mark Friedberger, Western Historical Quarterly

• List of IllustrationsPreface1. Reluctance2. The Work of War3. Women at Work4. The Home Front5. Rationing6. The Farm and Ranch Front7. Agricultural Labor8. Military Affairs9. Internment10. Prisoner-of-War Camps11. Indians in Wartime12. War's EndAppendix of TablesNotesBibliographyIndex

R. Douglas Hurt is a professor and head of the Department of History at Purdue University. He is the author of many books, including The Indian Frontier, 1763–1846 and Problems of Plenty: The American Farmer in the Twentieth Century.

"A comprehensive volume that provides a wealth of detail previously unavailable to scholars. The Great Plains tends to be a neglected region, and this book helps admirably to correct this historical oversight."—Pamela Riney-Kehrberg, South Dakota History "A very strong, well-written book by a veteran scholar at the top of his game."—David Danbom, Kansas History "Well written and exhaustively researched, this work is a welcome addition to WWII historiography."—P. G. Connors, Choice "This is a much-needed addition not only to Great Plains historiography but also to the vast literature on the U.S. during World War II. While there are many books on the Plains during the "Dirty Thirties", this is the first that examines the region's history in the Warring Forties."—Sterling Evans, American Historical Review "In this beautifully produced book, Hurt has brought together disparate evidence that until now has rested in obscure state journals, government documents, and newspaper collections. As a result, he has provided fresh insights to the WWII Home Front."—Mark Friedberger, Western Historical Quarterly

• List of IllustrationsPreface1. Reluctance2. The Work of War3. Women at Work4. The Home Front5. Rationing6. The Farm and Ranch Front7. Agricultural Labor8. Military Affairs9. Internment10. Prisoner-of-War Camps11. Indians in Wartime12. War's EndAppendix of TablesNotesBibliographyIndex