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Christmas in World War II
The winter of 1944 produced a cynical take on the words, Peace on earth, good will to men. In the throes of another great world war, perhaps soldiers in the Battle of the Bulge recalled their fathers mentioning hearing enemy troops singing Stille Nacht across No Man’s Land on December twenty-fourth.
Now, they were stuck in the Hurtgen Forest, dug into freezing foxholes, and suffering from Trench foot, dysentery, and worse. Dreams of Christmas with their families back home were just that…dreams.
Back on the home front, loved ones anxiously awaited word…a letter, a radio broadcast mentioning their son’s unit or ship. But in homes all across the United States, what arrived instead was a telegram. Everyone dreaded them.
So did Glenora Carson and her father. Glenora had tucked away all hopes of romance when her high school beau died at Pearl Harbor. Now, her little brother’s ship had been hit by a Pacific typhoon and tension laced the air as she and her father waited to hear if he was alive.
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Having sacrificed her college scholarship to work in the family garage, and taken over her mother’s household duties when she passed years ago, Glenora’s life is full of work…but empty of dreams.
Some relief arrives when Hank Anderson steps over the doorstep of the falling-apart garage…this recuperating wounded warrior has a way with her father as well as a mechanical bent. Too bad Glenora has sealed her heart off from love—she has no idea what other changes may result from getting to know this gentle, mountainous man.
No one ever accused Glenora Carson of being a breathtaking beauty. Her tall, gangly figure and angular face are more solid midwestern stock than Hollywood glamour. But Joe liked her. He even told her, “You’re the one for me.” He gave her a locket with his picture inside, to remind her of him while he was away, serving his country on the U.S.S. Arizona.After December 7, 1941, Glenora shelves her dreams of attending college on the scholarship she was offered by Iowa State University, locks her heart away, and focuses on holding down the home front by helping out the family business – Carson’s Garage. The grease-stained overalls didn’t do much to compliment her female figure, but they cover her female heart well enough.That is, until Hank Anderson, a wounded warrior back from battle, walks into the garage and into Glenora’s life.Is an old maid’s future Glenora’s fate, or will Cupid throw a wrench in her plans?
About the Author: When Gail’s not steeped in World War II research, drafting scenes, or editing, she facilitates writing workshops and retreats in Iowa and Arizona, where winters find her enjoying the incredibly gorgeous Ponderosa forest under the Mogollon Rim. Favorites: grandchildren, exploring WWII sites with her husband, walking, reading, meeting new people, and hearing from readers who fall in love with her characters. Gail taught ESL and instructed college writing courses, and believes we’re here to grow and learn.
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Being away from home is never easy. When you are in harm’s way, it is even worse.
Absolutely. I can’t imagine what they went through at the Bulge. Thanks for stopping by.
Thanks for stopping, Debra. I cannot imagine what they went through in that miserable Bulge.