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Soldier's letter from France reveals five days under heavy shelling
John Shea of DuBois, a notable athlete, writes from France about a five day bombardment near Ypres in 1916 and the brutal conditions. He recalls crawling through trenches, scarce water, wounded friends, gas, and the fear of shells while detailing courage, losses, and the strain of combat.
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