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The Civil War, World War II, and the Myth of the Good War

While many American wars, from World War I to Vietnam, are considered to have been largely fought as a quest for money, land, and power, the Civil War and World War II are often cited as representing an essential battle between good and evil, in their respective fights against slavery, fascism, and genocide. In this onstage conversation, Civil War expert Harold Holzer and World War II expert Craig L. Symonds take on some of the complicated questions on the ethical dilemmas raised by these two “good wars.”











When: Tue., Feb. 18, 2025 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: The New York Historical
170 Central Park West
212-873-3400
Price: $35
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While many American wars, from World War I to Vietnam, are considered to have been largely fought as a quest for money, land, and power, the Civil War and World War II are often cited as representing an essential battle between good and evil, in their respective fights against slavery, fascism, and genocide. In this onstage conversation, Civil War expert Harold Holzer and World War II expert Craig L. Symonds take on some of the complicated questions on the ethical dilemmas raised by these two “good wars.”

Buy tickets/get more info now