Edith Delaney danced for the boys overseas. She was a tap dancer who performed with a three-member troupe. She was also a war widow. … More The Heartbreaking Story of Edith Delaney, USO Tap Dancer
Babe is writing about Operation Avalanche, the allied invasion of Italy. … More Babe’s Recent Letter Notes the Allies’ Italy Invasion; He Follows Later
Babe has been assigned to the 34th Infantry Division, 168th Infantry Regiment. Shortly, he will be assigned to the Antitank Company within the 168th. What does that mean? … More Where Did Babe Fit Into the Mammoth Structure of the Military?
The National Postal Museum website says a roll of the film containing about 1,700 messages weighed 5.5 ounces. … More A Few Words about V-mail, a Precursor to Today’s Email
Piecing together the life of a soldier from his letters is substantially more difficult than I expected. … More Getting to Know Babe’s Whereabouts When He Landed in North Africa
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