US Mail - WWII Morale Supply Line

The video tutorial explains the process of delivering mail to soldiers during wartime. It covers the journey of letters from the Great Army post offices to soldiers on the front lines, highlighting the use of planes and ships for transportation. The video also details the mail processing in Italy, where letters are reduced to film strips and printed. Automation plays a key role in handling and sorting mail, with machines folding and enveloping letters. The importance of correct addressing and the role of censorship in removing sensitive information are also discussed.

What methods were used to expedite the delivery of letters to soldiers?

• Horses and carriages

• Trains and buses

• Planes and ships

• Bicycles and motorcycles

Where were the letters converted into tiny strips of film?

• Spain

• Italy

• Germany

• France

What size were the letters printed from the film strips?

• 3 by 4 inches

• 4 by 5 inches

• 6 by 8 inches

• 5 by 7 inches

How many letters were processed daily in the laboratory?

• 300,000

• 400,000

• 200,000

• 100,000

What was the purpose of the censorship section in the mail process?

• To remove sensitive military information

• To check for spelling errors

• To translate letters into different languages

• To add decorative stamps