Letters for Victory (History of the First Base Post Office in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, during World War Two

Collins, Martin; Collins, Frances

ISBN 10: 1858580161 / ISBN 13: 9781858580166

Published by Brewin Books, Warwickshire, United Kingdom, 1993

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Stated first published October 1993. Small 4to. Trade paperback format. 208 pages. Illustrated with archival photographs. Appendices. Blind inscription by the authors in ink on the title page. Three line inscription in ink by the former owner at top of the contents page. Not a library discard. A bright, crisp copy in very good condition. Seller Inventory # 002524

Bibliographic Details

Title: Letters for Victory (History of the First ...

Publisher: Brewin Books, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Publication Date: 1993

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

History of the First Base Post Office in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, during World War II. This account chronicles the day to day running of the First Base Post Office which was the main American forces post office in Europe during World War II. This significant installation was based in Sutton Coldfield and dealt with the bulk of the mail for G.I.s stationed in the European Theatre of Operations. The book includes stories of the many romances that sprang up between the G.I.s and the girls of Sutton Colfield, an assessment of the impact that this American unit had on the quiet suburban town and the part that the Sutton G.I.s played in D-Day and its aftermath. Great for World War II buffs or those interested in the workings of the post office.