Letters from Korea

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The collection features letters from a soldier during the Korean War, offering vivid insights into Army life from basic training to deployment in Korea. It captures the journey through the Panama Canal to Japan, along with detailed observations of the landscape, local people, and barracks life. The correspondence highlights the crucial role of mail in maintaining morale, while also reflecting the soldier's frustrations, uncertainties, and the impact of rumors on his well-being.