Puptent Poets of the Stars and Stripes Mediterranean
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American poetry created during the North African and Italian campaigns of World War II.
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Description
This charming booklet replicates some of the fine poetry created by American soldiers who participated in the Mediterranean theater during World War II. A variety of themes – Hitler, the homefront, mail, women, alcohol, etc. – are explored in stanzas both amusing and heart-wrenching.
Compiled by Corporal Charles A. Hogan and Corporal John Welsh III. Illustrations by Sargant Stanley Meltzoff and editing by Lieutenant Ed Hill. Published in Italy in 1945 by Stars and Stripes Mediterranean.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1945
Author: Cpl. Charles A. Hogan and Cpl. John Welsh III
Sheet Width (in): 6.75
Sheet Height (in): 9.5
Condition: B+
Condition Description: 113 pp. booklet + index bound in original illustrated wraps. Covers are heavily soiled and moderately worn. Contents are generally very good, with some light toning, curled corners, and faint scattered spotting. Good to very good condition overall.
$45.00
1 in stock