Question

Why was the generation of World War 2 called “The Greatest Generation?"

Answer 1

The term The Greatest Generation was popularized by the title of a 1998 book by American journalist Tom Brokaw. ... Brokaw wrote that these men and women fought not for fame or recognition, but because it was the "right thing to do."

Answer 2

The term The Greatest Generation was popularized by the title of a 1998 book by American journalist Tom Brokaw. ... Brokaw wrote that these men and women fought not for fame or recognition, but because it was the "right thing to do." This cohort is also referred to as the World War II generation.