{"product_id":"letters-to-mom-a-world-war-ii-soldiers-account-of-sacrifice-courage-and-love-paperback","title":"Letters to Mom: A World War II Soldier's Account of Sacrifice, Courage, and Love - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRoy C. Meyer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTara Meyer Harper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWell, I am finally done with my training here . . . When I read your letter asking if we sleep on air mattresses, I had a good laugh. We sleep on the ground and like it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoy C. Meyer was seventeen when he enlisted in the US Army Air Forces during World War II. Stationed on a base in Grottaglie, Italy, he and his crew dropped bombs on heavily fortified targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTime and money don't mean much over here. I never know what day it is. On days we don't fly, time goes slow.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the 449th Bomb Group suffered heavy losses, mail call was a lifeline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mom chronicles Roy's military experiences, from his first day of enlistment to his discharge as the war came to a close. His entertaining accounts provide an intimate look at courage and sacrifice during an extraordinary time in world history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDon't worry, I am okay and I am sure things will work out alright.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A captivating book. This collection of letters provides an honest, intimate glimpse into a young man's experiences while serving in the Army Air Force in World War II.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Lauri Snider, Colonel (Retired), US Army\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A proper tribute to the thousands of men of the Greatest Generation who selflessly served our country and survived to return home to loved ones again. Mrs. Harper has sent a personal love letter back across the years, to thank her father, as only a daughter can.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Paul Martin, board member AAFHA, Army Air Forces Historical Association\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 386\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.86 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 08, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53575206306099,"sku":"9798887472430","price":27.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/letters-to-mom-a-world-war-ii-soldiers-account-of-sacrifice-courage-and-love-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}