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Tag: North Africa

‘Boy, You Ought to See These French Women in Sarongs’

February 9, 2012

Babe’s time in French Morocco is giving him a chance to refresh his ability to speak the language. … More ‘Boy, You Ought to See These French Women in Sarongs’

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‘It’s a Pretty Barren Place, This North Africa’

February 2, 2012

He writes about the boat ride to North Africa and the “thrill” of seeing a Liberator bomber flying overhead. … More ‘It’s a Pretty Barren Place, This North Africa’

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An Enjoyable Hope-Lamour Movie; More About the Local Money

January 30, 2012

Babe apparently sent French currency back to his family, too. “The French let their money keep in circulation until it crumples into dust.” … More An Enjoyable Hope-Lamour Movie; More About the Local Money

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Getting to Know Babe’s Whereabouts When He Landed in North Africa

January 29, 2012

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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Learning More About Tracking Army Post Office Movements

January 28, 2012

It seems I’ve found the source of APO information I have been looking for. … More Learning More About Tracking Army Post Office Movements

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Letters from an Everyman in WWII Frank D. "Babe" Mauro Born, Oct. 9, 1924 Died, May 4, 1945

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  • Texas man finds live World War II grenades in box he bought at estate sale, prompting bomb squad response - New York Post
  • World War II veteran from Cicero celebrates 100 years around the sun - WGN-TV
  • World War II notes linked to ‘The Great Escape’ prison camp found in garage crawlspace - Popular Science
  • Her brother died during World War II. Now 104, she finally has his dog tag. - The Washington Post
  • Austin resident finds six suspected World War II grenades at estate sale - Austin American-Statesman
  • In 1941, North Carolina engineers laid a 3,000-foot runway from perforated steel mats in 11 days; by Worl - The Times of India
  • Takaichi's call at U.N. for cutting WWII 'enemy' clause may worsen China ties - Japan Today
  • Back in Bushong: Brothers and World War II veterans Jay and William Moreland returned to their home and family eight decades after their deaths - KVOE
  • A 2,050-ton World War II destroyer is ready to sail home to Baton Rouge, but she can only float back into her riverbank cradle with the Mississippi at 32 feet, a line the river now sits nearly 20 feet below, and the last time it got that high she was sitting in dry dock - Autonocion.com
  • A 104-year-old woman finally received her brother's World War II dog tag 83 years after his death; the lo - The Times of India

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