Join curator Molly Guptill Manning for a private, members-only tour of Reading Under Fire: Arming Minds & Hearts During Wartime. During World Wars I and II, nearly every combatant nation recognized that it was necessary to provide materials to maintain the wellbeing and morale of its soldiers—and books soared in popularity. Between lulls in action or when waiting for orders far from the front lines, the troops read to forget their surroundings and fears, taking a mental vacation from their hardships. This exhibition includes book-related posters from the United States, Great Britain, Canada, and Germany printed during both world wars. […]