"Hurt's widely researched and detailed study does for the Plains what Gerald Nash's World War II and the West (1990) did for the Rocky Mountain region and the West Coast. . . . The Great Plains and World War II is an important, interesting study that will be a valuable reference for years to come."—Virgil W. Dean, Journal of American History
"This is a much-needed addition not only to Great Plains historiography but also to the vast literature on the U.S. during World War II. While there are many books on the Plains during the "Dirty Thirties", this is the first that examines the region's history in the Warring Forties."—Sterling Evans, American Historical Review
"Well written and exhaustively researched, this work is a welcome addition to WWII historiography."—P. G. Connors, Choice
"In this beautifully produced book, Hurt has brought together disparate evidence that until now has rested in obscure state journals, government documents, and newspaper collections. As a result, he has provided fresh insights to the WWII Home Front."—Mark Friedberger, Western Historical Quarterly
"A comprehensive volume that provides a wealth of detail previously unavailable to scholars. The Great Plains tends to be a neglected region, and this book helps admirably to correct this historical oversight."—Pamela Riney-Kehrberg, South Dakota History