Learning About the Fifth Army Mobile Radio Station in Italy
March 8, 2012
Perhaps this is what Babe was hearing when he put aside his pen and paper. … More Learning About the Fifth Army Mobile Radio Station in Italy
A Detailed Six-Page Letter Describing a Family and Other Italians
March 7, 2012
The amount of detail in this letter might make it one of my favorites from Babe. … More A Detailed Six-Page Letter Describing a Family and Other Italians
Closing the Book on Letters from 1943
March 6, 2012
Between his induction into the army on Feb. 19 and the end of 1943, Babe wrote 60 letters home to his family that I know of. … More Closing the Book on Letters from 1943
The Heartbreaking Story of Edith Delaney, USO Tap Dancer
March 5, 2012
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
A Cheeky Letter to His Parents: ‘I Can’t Send You a Picture’
March 2, 2012
Also: “I saw a pretty good show tonight put on by Ella Logan, Edith Delaney and Jerry Skelton. You will have read all about it by the time this letter reaches you.” … More A Cheeky Letter to His Parents: ‘I Can’t Send You a Picture’
Well, Happy and Safe 