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How did v-mail cut costs?
It was a short form that allowed soldiers to mail letters home cheaply
Did women have any communication with soldiers during World War 2 and if there was How?
You wrote letters back and forth, snail mail. If the soldier was overseas the sender of mail from the US was encouraged to send "V-mail". Everything had a "V" for "victory" stuck in front of it with the start of the war. To do this you needed special stationery. There was a space for the address of the soldier at the top middle of the page. Every man overseas had either and APO or FPO address - Army Post Office or Fleet Post Office, plus a number. These identified his unit or ship, so as to not give information to spies snooping in the mail. The sender would not know where the FPO or APO was at any given time, but the military did and mail clerks would get the letters to the right place. You sent the letter in care of the Postmaster, New York (if your man was in Europe) or San Francisco (if he was in the Pacific). On reaching those cities the V-mail letters were opened and copied onto microfiche, and the originals destroyed. Hundreds of individual letters could be reduced and put onto a single microfiche sheet the size of an index card. This saved valuable space and weight on ships headed overseas. Once overseas the letters were blown back up and printed out, and folded so the address top middle showed through a little glassine window in the little envelopes the letter was put in. Then they were sent on to the recipient. Letters back home from overseas were sometimes done as V-mail. But space on ships was not as scarce going back to the US, so often they were sent on still on the original paper they were written on. But, every letter from a serviceman overseas had to be censored. A man would write the letter, address an envelope and stick the letter in but not seal it up. Then he gave the letter to his officer. The officer had to read everybody's mail back home, to make sure they were not giving away any secret military information, such as what country they were in, or anything more vital. The letter would arrive at home with parts of it blacked out, or even cut out with scissors, if he tried to tell what the officer thought he shouldn't. The censoring officer's initials and the date would be in a corner of the letter. Servicemen did not have to pay to mail their letters, even though first class postage was just .03 cents then. They would write "free" where the stamp went. From bases in the states a man could sometimes try to phone home. Not everybody had a telephone at home then. There was also no direct dialing. You had to get the long-distance operator on the line and tell her what number you were trying to call. There were a limited number of phone lines for long distance, and sometimes you would have to hang up and wait, and the operator would call you back when she had the party you were trying to call on the line. Receiving letters and packages from home was one of the biggest factors in keeping up morale of the men overseas. If a unit had moved, either changed bases or gone into an invasion, it might take two months for the accumulated mail to catch up. Some soldiers got "Dear John" letters, from wives or girlfriends back home, ending the relationship. Sweet ladies. Packages were sent with candy and goodies, and these were always a happy time, and the man would share with his friends.
How did soldiers keep in touch with their families in ww2?
During World War II, soldiers primarily kept in touch with their families through letters, which were the most common means of communication. The military established systems to facilitate the delivery of mail, although it could take weeks for letters to reach their destination. Some soldiers also used V-mail, a system that condensed letters onto microfilm to save space and expedite shipping. In rare cases, soldiers could make phone calls or send telegrams, but these options were limited and often costly.
Why did Norman soldiers wear cloth vests under their chain mail?
Because the chain mail is metal, it conducts the heat away from the skin leaving you feeling cold so the vests were there to keep them warm. Also, if you were to take a hard hit onto chain mail on bare skin, the rings would cut into the skin. Sure, not as bad as if the soldier hadn't had the mail, but still an injury. So, padding was needed.
When sending a soldier a letter does their address have to be in caps?
No you do not need to capitalize all letters, but the rank typically is in all caps on correspondence. I have been in the Army many years and have always gotten the mail no matter the font or Capitalization.
How much did it cost to mail letters in the 1920s?
In the 1920's you could by a stamp for 1-3 cents a stamp.
Can you still use the H Rate Makeup stamp?
Oh, of course, friend! If you're referring to the H Rate Makeup stamp for your letters, don't you worry. As long as you have them, you can still use them to send your mail with a little extra love. Keep spreading joy with your letters, just like painting happy little trees.
How much to stamp to send letters in us?
The current rate is 44 cents for standard First Class Mail.
Where can one purchase a US stamp?
Stamps are used to mail letters, if people still do that. US stamps are purchasable at one's local post office. Barnes and Nobles also sell US stamps.
How much was a G stamp in 1992?
In 1992, a "G" stamp, which was a type of postage stamp used for mailing letters, cost 29 cents. This stamp was specifically issued to cover the cost of first-class mail during that time. Over the years, the price of postage has increased, but in 1992, the 29-cent rate was standard for domestic letters.
What value does a 4 cent stamp has today?
All U.S. stamps since the Civil War can still be used to mail letters and packages. So a 4 cent stamp is worth 4 cents today. If the stamp is old you can check in the catalogs to determine collector value. Few stamps issued since 1950 have significant collector value.
Is the1995 love stamp still useable?
The 1995 love stamp issued by the United States Postal Service is technically still valid for mailing letters within the United States. However, its monetary value may not cover the current postage rates. It is always recommended to check the current postage rates before using older stamps to ensure proper postage for your mail.
Can you use forever stamp to mail domestic USPS express?
No, you cannot use a Forever Stamp to mail a domestic USPS Express package. Forever Stamps are only valid for First-Class Mail, which includes letters and postcards. For Express Mail, you need to pay the specific postage rate for that service, which is typically higher than First-Class rates.
Can you use this 2008 stamp to mail a letter?
Yes, they are still valid for postage in the US. Your total value must still meet the proper amount. Currently in the US that is 44 cents for mail.
How much did a postage stamp cost in 1935?
Cost of a postage stamp was dependant on the face value of the stamp. The most common rate stamp is for First Class Mail. In the United States 1925 that was 2 cents for the first ounce.
Can the H series stamp still be used?
The H series First Class Stamp is still valid for 33 cents worth of postage. So you would have to add 12 cents to it to mail a letter in 2012.
How much is a 7 cent used US airmail stamp worth?
Air mail stamps are good for ordinary postage- your stamp is still worth 7 cents if unused.
