Throughout history, songs and music have been especially popular in time of war and crisis. One reason for this is because it can help people to be in high spirits for a short period of time, even though there is death and illness all around them. During World War Two, the song “Lili Marlene” became a favorite for both the American and German troops. One reason the song was very popular with the troops was …showed first 75 words of 346 total…

…showed last 75 words of 346 total…short-term remedy to feeling sad or lonely. As one might suspect, song and music was very important during World War Two, along with other times of fighting. It kept men occupied while sitting around, and also it gave them a sense of belonging if all their friends were singing the same song. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** McKissack, Patricia and Fredrick. Red Tail Angels. New York: Walker and Company, 1996. “World War Two Analyzed.” 1998 29 March 2001. <http://www.worldwar2.be/>