Behind the lines

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From the rear cover of this 245 page "'Behind the Lines' is a story of war, but it is not a war story. Horror stories of World War II abound, but Major Fredric Convery recorded the war from a different viewpoint what life was like behind the front lines. As part of the 439th Anti-Aircraft Battalion, Major Convery traveled across North Africa. In Italy, Convery became the AA officer on the staff of the 64th Fighter Wing, continuing on through Italy, France, and Germany. During his travels, he wrote daily to his wife, Esta, describing the sights and sounds of his wartime experiences. Censorship prevented recording details of military activities, so Major Convery described the backdrop of the war. Readers will get a unique perspective of the U.S. Army and Air Force during wartime, juxtaposed with vignettes of everyday life that continued despite a world war. This is a book for both men and women, young and old."