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Private J. D. Caves: The Long Journey Home

July 1943 Campo 57, Italy

July 1943 Campo 57, Italy

My Own Darling,

Sometimes I realise how unfair we our to ourselves when we write home only reassuring letters of the bright side of our life and leaving out ugly heart-rendering and sordid facts. Many thoughtless ones at home are to think our part easy. They should gain some idea by reading some unvarnished books on the last war. But of course civilian morale must be kept up - hence lies and more lies. But who gives a damn - those with the power of thought and reason will have understanding. I often wonder if you can imagine what life in a POW camp means after a year and more even to those fit and well and fairly treated. I'm not bemoaning my fate but only on the truth can understanding be built.