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Wartime Letter From Home During Early War Days
Message from a son describing scarce relief and fear of air raids, noting days of the week, news of friends, and belief that the end of the war is in sight. He explains enemy nicknames and censored topics, mentions the Somme as a distant memory, and signs off with affection to family.
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Petce
Eyressing Station
Tuest
Somme
Fritz Las
Bosch
Fritz
Heinie