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The Moth Radio Hour: Veterans' Day Special

The Moth

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From Battlefield to Homecoming

This chapter recounts a soldier's transformative journey during World War II, starting with his job in a diesel plant and evolving into the complexities of military life. It highlights the intense training, racial dynamics, and the harrowing realities of combat in Guadalcanal, interwoven with personal reflections on resilience and loss. The narrative concludes with the soldier's return home, celebrating victory while grappling with the challenges of reintegration into post-war America.

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