WWII Victory Mail: sorting the letters

The video tutorial explains the significance of V-mail during wartime, highlighting its role in efficient communication between soldiers overseas and their families. It describes the V-mail form, which accommodates 400 typewritten words, and the tools that can be used to write it. The process of handling V-mail, from sorting to microfilming, is detailed, emphasizing the importance of correct preparation and the challenges of processing enclosures and illegible writing. The tutorial concludes with the final steps of bundling and filming the V-mail for dispatch.

What was the main challenge the War Department faced with letters during the war?

• Finding enough paper for letters

• Managing the shipping space for letters

• Ensuring letters were delivered on time

• Keeping the letters confidential

What is the maximum number of typewritten words a V-mail form can hold?

• 500 words

• 400 words

• 300 words

• 200 words

Which writing tool should be avoided when writing a V-mail letter?

• Hard pencil

• Pen

• Soft pencil

• Typewriter

What happens to V-mail letters that contain enclosures or bad writing?

• They are discarded

• They are corrected by staff

• They are returned

• They are sent as is

What is the final step in the V-mail processing before the letters are sent?

• Microfilming the letters

• Checking for errors

• Assigning numbers to letters

• Sorting into destination groups