Harry's War

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this narrative chronicles Harry Lyman Smith's unexpected four-year military journey, beginning with his induction in 1941 and concluding after Japan's surrender in 1945. It intertwines themes of brotherhood, love, and resilience, highlighted by over 500 heartfelt letters to Ruth Kathyrn Boland, the woman he fell in love with just before enlisting. These letters reveal his personal struggles and triumphs, offering a poignant glimpse into the life of a soldier during one of history's most tumultuous times.