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Boys in France Write Home From War Front in 1918
Two letters from soldiers in France recount daily life in trenches and dugouts. They describe rationing, clothing, and shelter, plus a German plane downing and scattered peace papers. They note longing for home and the Armistice celebration, with personal greetings to family and friends.
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France
Nevada
Calhier
States
Eure
Atlantic
Napoleon
Telpapahe Bure
Parrow Guage
Beaidue
Capt Lloyd
Daunte
Ellows
Red Cross
Germany