KARDS Valentine’s Day: Love Letters & Frontline Hearts
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Happy Valentine’s day, Commanders!
As many people around the world celebrate this annual day dedicated to romance, we’re looking back to the six years of Valentine's day during World War II, a period when countless serving personnel scattered around the world had to face this day far from their loved ones.
Valentine’s Day in Wartime: A Boost to Morale
Valentine’s Day in wartime is often seen as a crucial moment for morale, and during World War 2 this was no different. The positive impact of communications with those back home - time with a loved one for those fortunate enough to be close by, and reminders of what you were fighting for, was almost priceless.
Letters from Home, Keepsakes for the Front
Cards and letters, sometimes bought, sometimes handmade, were popular, as they had been for years, and would have been sent in large quantities. Personal extras like a photograph, a poem, perhaps even a personal piece of art, all a valuable touchstone back home could also be included. Military postal services gave people the chance for heartfelt connection with those beloved but far away.
Rationing and the rigors of transportation impacted the gifts that could be sent. The flowers and chocolates we might picture today were often replaced with handmade and practical gifts sent out to those at the front: knitted or sewn clothing, carved or painted sentimental items, a sweetheart pin, and other small tokens that could become a soldier’s most precious possession.
A Moment of Perspective, Then Back to the Fight
As we celebrate this season with exciting promotions in the KARDS in-game Shop and spend time with our loved ones, taking a moment to imagine how Valentine’s Day might have felt during a global war is both sobering - and a reminder of the people we hold most dear.
Whether you’re spending today with a partner, friends, family, or simply enjoying a quiet moment of peace: from all of us at 1939 Games - happy Valentine’s Day, Commanders.
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