by Barbara Jane Hannon | Aug 22, 2024 | War
Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash Letter writing during WWII was not just a means of communication but a lifeline that bound two individuals in love together in the face of war’s challenges, a unique aspect of this historical period. Throughout history, letters...
by Barbara Jane Hannon | Jul 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Photo by Ron Lach As an age-old classic, love letters have long held a special place in the hearts of those separated by distance, like a romance torn apart by fate. One morning, you might’ve come across old letters from your parents or grandparents who lived through...
by Barbara Jane Hannon | Jun 26, 2024 | War
Image by freepik Life at war is uncertain. There’s no telling when death will knock on one’s doors or when freedom will be granted. Writing letters during the war is critical to ensuring people remain sane and grounded. The war is among the most distinguished events...
by Barbara Jane Hannon | May 17, 2024 | War
Image by freepik War is catastrophic, both visibly and internally. One of its most apparent impacts is on how life on the home front changed, where families were altered perpetually. “… life hangs in the balance until you return and see the coast of England.” This is...
by Barbara Jane Hannon | May 13, 2024 | Prisoner of War Camp
During WWII approximately 28,000 airmen from the US 8th Air Force had to parachute over Germany out of burning planes and most were immediately captured by the Germans and transported to various POW (Stalags) around the Reich. Many of these airmen spent up to...
