‘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’
Tag: North Africa
‘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’
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
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
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
