The arrival of mail played a large part in the soldier's life. Letters from home were critical to boost soldier morale, although there never seemed to be enough news from home or about the war.
For those who could write, letter writing was a common pastime. Mail was uncensored. Letters contained military information as well as many personal feelings and words from the heart. Writing was the only means of contact with family and friends. It was a good way to maintain morale. Although writing materials were sometimes hard to come by, the effort was always worth it, if it generated a letter from home.
Journals, diaries and letters connect us directly to the soldiers who wrote them during their days in camp, on the march, and in battle.
