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Keeping the Lights on for Ike
Daily Life of a Utilities Engineer at AFHQ in Europe During WWII; or, What to Say in Letters Home When You're Not Allowed to Write about the War
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Focusing on the often-overlooked role of support soldiers, this memoir provides a personal account of an American Army utilities engineer during WWII. It chronicles his journey from basic training to assignments in England, North Africa, and Italy, revealing the daily realities and challenges faced by non-combat personnel in a combat zone. The narrative, shaped by personal correspondence, also reflects on life after the war, offering a unique perspective on the broader experiences of soldiers beyond the battlefield.
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Keeping the Lights on for Ike, Rebecca Daniels
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- 2019
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- Title
- Keeping the Lights on for Ike
- Subtitle
- Daily Life of a Utilities Engineer at AFHQ in Europe During WWII; or, What to Say in Letters Home When You're Not Allowed to Write about the War
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Rebecca Daniels
- Publisher
- Sunbury Press, Inc.
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 286
- ISBN13
- 9781620061145
- Category
- History, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Focusing on the often-overlooked role of support soldiers, this memoir provides a personal account of an American Army utilities engineer during WWII. It chronicles his journey from basic training to assignments in England, North Africa, and Italy, revealing the daily realities and challenges faced by non-combat personnel in a combat zone. The narrative, shaped by personal correspondence, also reflects on life after the war, offering a unique perspective on the broader experiences of soldiers beyond the battlefield.