In Sing Not War, James Marten explores how the nineteenth century's "Greatest Generation" attempted to blend back into society and how their experiences were treated by non-veterans. --from publisher description.

Toil on, heroes -- Melt away ye armies: endings and beginnings -- Maimed darlings: living with disability -- Saner wars: veterans, veteranhood, and commerce -- Regiments so piteous: soldiers' homes, communities, and manhood -- Another gathering army: pensions and preference -- Sad, unnatural shows of war: veterans' identity and distinctiveness.