Chapter 24: Ready for duty
In Chapter 24, John completes his Basic Training at Camp Croft.
1. Details of John's training and the 81mm mortar are reconstructed from various sources, including military WWII training manuals.
2. The mention of John avoiding unpleasant duty is based on a letter that John sent to Ann in the fall of 1944.
Media and Web links:
1. Figure 24-1 Video: Watch an 81mm mortar crew in action.
2. Figure 24-2 Web: Read the original letter from John to Ann, October 8, 1944.
Copyright 2007 by Dan Oja