La bonne guerre : Histoires orales de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale

The personal stories add so much depth, but I wonder how the editor decided which voices to include. Did any stories surprise the author during the process?

Some accounts focused on everyday life, while others on combat or home front struggles. It made me think about how diverse the experiences of this war really were.

The format makes the history feel so immediate and personal. I’m curious whether the author felt this approach conveyed the emotional truth more effectively.