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World War II's effect on a generation of men

Tom Mathews' father was a veteran of the 10th Mountain Division in World War II. His book, "Our Fathers' War," explores how the conflict affected filial relations for the men who served. Linda Wertheimer talks with Mathews about the book, which combines his own story with those of nine others whose sons were indelibly marked by their fathers' experience as soldiers.
Read entire article at NPR "Weekend Edition Saturday"