Letters from World War II

    CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, August 09, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Immerse yourself in a captivating biography that sheds light on the era of World War II. Letters from World War II paints a vivid portrait of the challenges and triumphs Barbara's parents faced, particularly when fate takes a drastic turn. Experience the heart-stopping moments as her father's aircraft is shot down, leading him into the clutches of the enemy as a Prisoner of War. The book is not just a tribute to her parents' extraordinary lives but also a captivating historical account that will leave you captivated and deeply moved.

Barbara is a retired nurse with a distinguished career at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Throughout her tenure, she received numerous accolades for her contributions to the field of nursing. As an accomplished author, She has previously written extensively on nursing practice and healthcare quality management. However, this non-fiction tale marks her first foray into a deeply personal and historically significant story that captures the hearts of readers worldwide.

Author Barbara Jane Hannon unveils "Letters from World War II" a riveting true story of her parents' lives during World War II. After stumbling upon a hidden treasure trove of letters exchanged between her parents, Barbara was deeply moved by the extraordinary story that unfolded. This compelling narrative showcases the unwavering bravery and resilience of two individuals navigating the tumultuous era of war as it happened, including extraordinary letters from an Airbase in England, a German prisoner of war camp and from the Homefront.

Not only does this deeply personal account shed light on the challenges faced by young recruits in WWII and the harrowing experiences of flying bombing missions over Germany, but it also offers a rare glimpse into the life of captured allied prisoners interned at Stalag Luft I POW camp on the Baltic Sea. At the same time the narrative shares what life on the Homefront was like for wives having to wait patiently for news in a time without the internet.

In her book, Barbara also reveals a lesser-known event of the war, the daring rescue of captured allied airmen at Stalag Luft 1 carried out by the United States 8th Air Force at wars end. The focal point of her tale is none other than her own father, one of the prisoners of war (POWs) held captive by the Germans during that tumultuous period. Through her diligent investigation, Barbara sheds light on the daring and heroic air evacuation undertaken by the US 8th Air Force, to rescue the almost nine thousand imprisoned allied airmen at Stalag Luft I on the Baltic Sea. Astonishingly, despite the war officially ending on May 7, 1945 no one came to rescue these brave individuals until the middle of May, a rescue that almost did not happen.

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