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From: Michele <>
Subject: Overseas War Brides Stories (from England to Australia)
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 12:39:36 -0800 (PST)


FYI On Ebay.
OVERSEAS WAR BRIDES Stories from the women who followed their hearts to Australia. Thousands of Australia's young men were sent to serve overseas during World War II. Many lost their lives, many were injured, yet many managed to fall in love and convince their sweethearts to marry and follow them to the other side of the world. Thousands fo hopeful young women left their homes and families to start a new life in Australia. Here are the stories of the girls who took on an adventure into the unknown. After whirlwind courtships, weekend weddings and long sea voyages they arrived in an unfamiliar landscape. With an unshakeable determination these young brides overcame hardship and homesickness to find happiness and a lifetime of personal achievement. Overseas War Brides is an important social record capturing the essence of Australia's pioneering spirit. Soft cover book in excellent clean condition. Read only once. 217 pages published by Simon & Schuster Australia. 2001.

Item number: 4540319569



Michle, (Belgium War Baby - USS Brazil)
American War Bride Experience
http://www.geocities.com/us_warbrides/











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