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A World War I Letter From Earl Turner in France
Earl Turner writes of life at Base Hospital No. 32 in France in September 1918. He recalls adapting to army duties, witnessing wounded soldiers, and adjusting to French life while predicting a renewed Allied offensive and a harsh winter ahead. He describes rain, leave plans, funeral scenes, and a sense of sacrifice as the war progresses.
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