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From the back cover: Featuring previously-unpublished letters from the Civil Wr, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Bosnia and the War on Terrorism, WAR LETTER offers unprecedented insight into the experiences of those who have served this nation in times of war.
Included here are dramatic accounts of combat, poignant declarations of love, humerous anecdotes, inspiring expressions of patriotism, and thoughtful reflections on the nature of warfare by American soldiers, marines, airmen, sailors, nurses, medics, and chaplains. Each correespondence is introduced by a brief summary detailing who the letter writer is, the circumstances under which the letter is being written, and, in many cases, the fate of the letter writer.
WAR LETTERS is a lasting tribute to those who have fought for this country, and a celebration of the enduring power and lyricism of personal letters.
Included here are dramatic accounts of combat, poignant declarations of love, humerous anecdotes, inspiring expressions of patriotism, and thoughtful reflections on the nature of warfare by American soldiers, marines, airmen, sailors, nurses, medics, and chaplains. Each correespondence is introduced by a brief summary detailing who the letter writer is, the circumstances under which the letter is being written, and, in many cases, the fate of the letter writer.
WAR LETTERS is a lasting tribute to those who have fought for this country, and a celebration of the enduring power and lyricism of personal letters.
