Brooklyn in Love & at War

My grandparents' World War 2 Love Letters

Sept 21, 1943: Dependency doesn’t become me.(Sylvia)

A letter from Sylvia with some neat little details about life in 1943, including the fact that she cannot find Alex’s training base on the map she was given (and … Continue reading

February 18, 2025 · Leave a comment

Sept 20, 1943 (Alex) “You can’t worship a goddess in rags”

This loving and detailed letter feels like the first one where their distance is more prominent. Alex goes into detail about his life at the camp (which he corrects is … Continue reading

January 22, 2025 · Leave a comment