Daily Archives: October 17, 2011

Help Solve the Mystery of the World War II Canteen Cup!

Tom Cushing wrote:     “The mystery I present to you is that of an old W.W.II canteen cup, that is inscribed with the   various places the war took the bearer of the cup.  I purchased it from an Army surplus store, … Continue reading

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World War II Letters: Porcelain Unicorn: A Poignant 3-Minute Film about the War

This summer, the renowned director/producer Ridley Scott launched a global filmmaker competition dubbed “Tell It Your Way” following its Cannes Lions award-winning short-film project “Parallel Lines.” The entrants were given freedom of expression and could take up any theme they … Continue reading

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World War II Letters: Happy Expectations!

  Dad relates in this letter his excitement over the coming of his first child (me).  Can you imagine my deep feeling as I held this letter and others to read about my approaching entrance into this world?  Dad was far from Mom … Continue reading

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