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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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