Super Short Summary

The Last Good War by Thomas Sanders is a 2010 photography collection featuring portraits of American World War II veterans accompanied by brief accounts of their lives and service, written by Veronica Kavass. Originating as a school project, the book showcases Sanders' photos of veterans across the U.S., highlighting their wartime experiences and lifelong connections to these events through personal artifacts. The collection captures diverse stories, from heroism and humor to prejudice and hardship, illustrating the wide range of experiences among the 16 million men and women who served. The book contains accounts of war injuries, racial prejudice, and other hardships experienced during and after World War II.