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WWII militaries used inflatable armies to trick their enemies. Decoys like dummy tanks, straw planes, and fake roads and bridges that were built out of canvas, burlap, and inflated rubber looked just like the real thing from far away. Artists, filmmakers, scientists, and sculptors were asked to design the fake armies, which foiled many attackers and saved the lives of thousands of soldiers. Source Source 2
The song this blog is named after, sung by Vera Lynn who was a staple of the 1940s music scene. . Especially in the UK.
Lyrics under the cut.
A young man in a bombed London bookstore on October 8, 1940.
The next day, John Lennon was born.
Something a little different. A letter from a soldier named Frank to Dorothy Wild, Lawrence Wild’s wife, dated November 19th, 1944.
Transcribed under the cut
A letter from Lawrence Wild (February 22, 1921 - April 22, 1945) to his wife, Dorothy (Dot) Wild (née ; Sundstrand) dated November 25th, 1943. These are unique in that Larry was killed in action at 23 years old.
This is a 16 page letter, so the remainder of it is under the cut as well as the transcription, as always.
It’s a bit depressing in that he’s trying to think of solutions to have a relationship with his daughter, without actually being around. . as well as trying to convince his wife he isn’t cheating on her. All mixed in with some humorous tidbits, “ I saw a cowboy for the first time. He had a big hat and a gun on his side. He was an old man but he looked so funny with that big hat and gun and the big shoes. It made me laugh to see that.”
An original 3 page Will and Testament from Lawrence Wild, dated May 19, 1944. It was sent from the Headquarters of the 405th Infantry in regards to his affairs before getting sent overseas. He died some a little less than a year later on April 22, 1945.
A partial letter from Lawrence Wild (February 22, 1921 - April 22, 1945) to his wife, Dorothy (Dot) Wild (née ; Sundstrand) dated August 17th, 1943. These are unique in that Larry was killed in action at 23 years old.
This letter contained multiple days worth of writing. This is the second part.
This is after he’s learned from a telegraph sent by his mother that his first child, Sandy, was born. “All the fellows are calling me Pop.”
Transcribed under the cut.
A partial letter from Lawrence Wild (February 22, 1921 - April 22, 1945) to his wife, Dorothy (Dot) Wild (née ; Sundstrand) dated August 16th, 1943. These are unique in that Larry was killed in action at 23 years old.
This letter contained multiple days worth of writing. This is the first part.
Transcribed under the cut.
A letter from Lawrence Wild (February 22, 1921 - April 22, 1945) to his wife, Dorothy (Dot) Wild (née ; Sundstrand) dated August 4th, 1943. These are unique in that Larry was killed in action at 23 years old.
Transcribed under the cut.
A letter from Lawrence Wild (February 22, 1921 - April 22, 1945) to his wife, Dorothy (Dot) Wild (née ; Sundstrand) dated January 7th, 1942. . . but it was actually 1943. You know how the new year can mess with people. These are unique in that Larry was killed in action at 23 years old.
Trigger warning: abortion
In this one he says “I did not mean to do that to you, Dot” -- he is referring to getting his wife pregnant. Of note, he says it is too late to “go to the doctor right away and have something done”.
Transcribed under the cut.
Floyd Tillman - GI Blues
Recorded April 20, 1944
I’m kinda deviating from the “American History/Traditional Songs” here but I think I can use this opportunity to make up for not posting any World War II songs on D-Day. I’ve got one more song after this so stay tuned!
Band Members:
Floyd Tillman - Guitar/Vocals
Vaughan Horton - Steel Guitar
Don Harlan - Clarinet
Ralph Smith - Piano
Chester Miller - Bass
Lyrics:
G.I. Blues, Gee, I knew G.I. shorts and G.I. Shoes Sit around, getting fat, How we gonna win the war like that?
G.I. gal, G.I. pal A thousand guys and a dozen gals Most of them too darn fat How we gonna win the war like that?
What I’d give for a pass To get next to a pretty lass What I’d give to be free When I get back how good I’d be
Restriction, sweat it out Sit around and drop and shout That doesn’t mean I can’t move Just because I’ve got those G.I. Blues
A letter from Lawrence Wild (February 22, 1921 - April 22, 1945) to his wife, Dorothy (Dot) Wild (née ; Sundstrand) dated December 23rd. 1942. These are unique in that Larry was killed in action at 23 years old.
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A letter from Lawrence Wild (February 22, 1921 - April 22, 1945) to his wife, Dorothy (Dot) Wild (née ; Sundstrand) dated December 16th, 1944. These are unique in that Larry was killed in action at 23 years old.
Sent from Germany
Transcribed under the cut
A vintage Christmas card sent by Lawrence Wild to his wife sent December 16th, 1944.
“May you have the gladness of Christmas which is Hope. The spirit of Christmas which is Peace. The Heart of Christmas which is Love.
All my love,
Larry.”
A letter from Lawrence Wild (February 22, 1921 - April 22, 1945) to his wife, Dorothy (Dot) Wild (née ; Sundstrand) dated December 4th, 1944. These are unique in that Larry was killed in action at 23 years old.
This is a letter written from Germany.
This one is depressing.
Transcribed under the cut.
A letter from Lawrence Wild (February 22, 1921 - April 22, 1945) to his wife, Dorothy (Dot) Wild (née ; Sundstrand) dated October 16th, 1944. These are unique in that Larry was killed in action at 23 years old.
This letter is sent from France, no longer from the camp.
Of note, he “feels bad” about what happened - he’s referring to his wife’s second pregnancy.
Transcribed under the cut.
A letter from Lawrence Wild (February 22, 1921 - April 22, 1945) to his wife, Dorothy (Dot) Wild (née ; Sundstrand) dated May 18th, 1944. These are unique in that Larry was killed in action at 23 years old.
Of note, in this letter he describes seeing the death of another soldier.
Transcribed under the cut.
