This edition of Letters From War Wednesday continues with our Irish theme of the week. Many followers may not realize that Ireland actually remained neutral during World War II. However, Northern Ireland, with its ties to England, fought with the Allies. Multiple U.S. Army outfits, including the 34th Infantry Division, 8th Infantry Division and 508th [...]
Brothers, Bob and Jim Gage, would both serve as bomber pilots in the Pacific Theater of World War II. This Letters From War Wednesday features a note from Jim, upon his return to the States following 58 successful missions. “Narrow escapes? There were plenty of them. But no one in my crew ever was hit. [...]
We had several followers comment on yesterday’s post–Union soldier, William Kimmell’s letter home to his girlfriend Leah, following the Battle of Gettysburg. Most wanted to hear the rest of the story, whether Kimmell survived the war or not. And whatever happened with him and Leah? Excerpts from William Kimmell’s letters and diary were compiled by [...]
Union soldier, William Kimmell, served with Company C, 8th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, during the Civil War. In this edition of Letters From War Wednesday, we feature a note from Kimmell home to his girlfriend, Leah. It was written on July 6, 1863, 148 years ago today, following the Battle of Gettysburg. From a camp near [...]
As a history junkie, I am, of course, fascinated by historical artifacts. I get especially excited by war memorabilia. From time to time, we feature a post dubbed, Remnants From War. This offering comes to us from a friend and follower of the site, Christine Bogert DePonte. If you’ll remember, her uncle, John Bogert, died [...]
Dale Weber served in World War II with the 816th Ordnance Company in Northern Europe. He wrote this short note home in September 1943, while in England, preparing supplies for the Normandy Invasion. “I thought I had better write and let you know that I am in England. “I would like to know if any [...]
This past Saturday marked the anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War. North Korean forces invaded South Korea on June 25, 1950. Combined American and United Nations troops soon intervened and pushed the enemy to the Yalu River. Communist China countered, ensuring that there would be no quick resolution. The conflict would last a [...]
So many letters, even in war, speak of light, day-to-day events in passing. But then there are some that are written with great reflection. You can almost feel the emotion. This edition of Letters From War Wednesday features just such a note, written by infantryman, Dennis Black, following his final leave home, prior to his [...]
When we think of letters from war, we envision notes from a soldier, home to his family. But there are also letters, typically from the U.S. War Department, that bear the most awful news, that of a soldier’s, sailor’s or airman’s death. Notes of a more personal nature, from those who served with the recently [...]
Just a friendly reminder, Father’s Day is this Sunday. Did you get anything yet? If you haven’t picked up a gift and are looking for something a little more significant than say, a greeting card, how about a numbered and dated copy of BOOTPRINTS or EVERYTOWN, USA, personally signed for your father? After all, what [...]