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YANK - European
Edition Vol.1
Message
from the Chief- Jacob L. Deveres
To: The Italian Edition of Yank. Feb. 24, 1944
Yank has established itself unquestionably, at home and
overseas, as important in our war effort. Its function is to
record and illustrate the thoughts, emotions, and
accomplishments of the American Soldier. In doing this Yank
has proven its worth as a valuable page of contemporary
history and , even more important, as a factor in strengthening and
maintaining the excellent esprit of our troops. Esprit is just
as essential as bullets and bombs, determination and courage,
in winning battles.
I am confident the Italian Edition of Yank will be
welcomed by all grades. It
is, however, the enlisted soldiers’ weekly and its success
is to be measured by the reception and support it receives
form the enlisted personnel, here engaged in warfare
unsurpassed in grimness and difficulties.
If Yank gives to the soldier moments of relaxation from
the indescribable strain of battle it will have fully
justified its existence and will have well repaid the efforts
of its able and courageous reporters, artists, and editors.
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