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   How does a soldier physically and psychologically survive the anguish and hardships of war? Humor in the face of adversity can help. The following are three letters, beginning with one from the Civil War, which describe moments when war and battle were briefly suspended.

October 18, 1862, Camp Murphy Calhoun, Henry County Missouri, Harrison Talbert

September 15, 1944, The Philippines, Southwest Pacific Area, First Lieutenant John R. Sandberg

January 7, 1945, Somwhere in Luxembourg, Lieutenant Marvin C Weber

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