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July 3, 2024

Letters From Pearl: Clyde Michael Mclain’s War Romance Set Against World War II’s Pacific Front

The Pacific Naval Campaign of World War II was a crucial and challenging time, defined by heavy naval combat and prolonged separations. Soldiers and their families relied on letters for…
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July 3, 2024

Love in the Time of War – How ‘Letters From Pearl’ Captures the Human Connection Amid World War II

The Pacific Naval Campaign of World War II was a crucial and challenging time, defined by heavy naval combat and prolonged separations. Soldiers and their families relied on letters for…
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July 3, 2024

Wartime Correspondence – How ‘Letters From Pearl’ Preserves a Love Story

In times of tremendous distress, love stories provide hope and show the resolve of human bonds. During World War II, letters from across long distances and battlefields told stories of…
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January 16, 2025

The Untold Stories – Unpacking the Legacy of World War II Through Clyde Michael Mclain’s ‘Letters From Pearl’

World War II changed history and human lives, affecting the world’s population. Prominent themes of conflict and geopolitical implications eclipsed some courage, grief, and survival stories. These lesser-known anecdotes humanize…
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January 16, 2025

Clyde Michael Mclain: A Journey Shaped by Navy Life and Global Travels

By: Mark Hofman Vanilla Heart Publishing Several things influenced young minds in post-war America, such as growing up in the shadow of the U.S. Navy. Military bases, discipline, and global…