Homefront |verified|

Rationing books (nicknamed "war books") controlled sugar, gasoline, meat, and rubber. Victory gardens sprouted in vacant lots and on the White House lawn. The civilian was no longer just a spectator; the civilian was a combatant armed with a ration card and a welding torch.

: The homefront is also where the "invisible toll" of war is felt. Research highlights the intergenerational transmission of trauma, where the experiences of returning veterans impact the mental well-being of their children. 2. The Modern Military Homefront: Family and Resilience Homefront