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Lines of Battle : Letters from American Servicemen, 1941-1945 by Annette Tapert (1989, Children's Board Books)

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This compelling collection provides a window into the hearts and minds of those who lived through the tumultuous era of World War II. This English-language novel is an important addition to any literary collection, weighing in at 24.1 ounces with a depth of historical insight that is both educational and inspiring.

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PublisherPocket Books

ISBN-100671661280

ISBN-139780671661281

eBay Product ID (ePID)2138980

Product Key Features

Book TitleLines of Battle : Letters from American Servicemen, 1941-1945

Publication Year1989

TopicMilitary / World War II, General

LanguageEnglish

GenreLiterary Criticism, History

AuthorAnnette Tapert

FormatChildren's Board Books

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Item Weight24.1 Oz

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Dewey Edition19

Dewey Decimal940.54/81/73

SynopsisWritten from every theater of World War II, by men in every branch and rank of the armed forces, the letters in this collection paint a deeply personal picture of a very special war. Eloquent and unforgettable, they range from a marine's achingly beautiful letter to his infant daughter to a corporal's account of landing with the first wave at Normandy, from the letters of such celebrated figures as William Halsey, George Patton, and John F. Kennedy, to the last message tapped out by a sergeant on Corregidor before the surrender. The grind of military life and the desperation of battle are all here. These letters are as close to the Ôtruth' about war as those who have never been under enemy fire can possible get.