Three soldiers from our under cover agent...

Our undercover agent has knitted three solders.  One has a love letter.

Amidst the flurry of love letters exchanged in the 1940s, a special set of codes and acronyms emerged, offering sweet and sometimes mischievous messages that spiced up correspondence. These cleverly crafted shortcuts were more than just a necessity spurred by censors—they were a playful testament to the enduring spirit of love.

Here are some popular examples:

• SWAK: Sealed With A Kiss
• NORWICH: (k)Nickers Off Ready When I Come Home
• CHINA: Come Home I'm Naked Already
• ITALY: I Trust And Love You
• BURMA: Be Undressed Ready My Angel

These delightful acronyms weren't simply private jokes. They painted the constraints of wartime communication with nuanced tones, turning letters into more than an exchange of words but a vibrant dialogue alive with shared secrets and anticipation.
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Soldiers and their loved ones often leaned on simple letter exchanges made complex by context. Sentences might open with an innocent inquiry, only to stealthily reposition the first letter of each word to spell out messages like love notes or clues to secretly share a soldier's whereabouts.

"I hope you haven't tried to work too hard on the lawn since I've been gone but as we previously planned I think those nine evergreens would certainly add lots and during Oct. new Iris are due to be set out."

This seemingly innocent paragraph about gardening actually spelled out "NEW CALEDONIA" using the first letter of each word, indicating the soldier's location to his wife.

​For those writing them, every letter was a part of their personal lexicon of love, a collection of affections powered by the ultimate optimism—a shared future beyond the horizon of war. And for those deciphering them, each letter pulled them closer, a heartfelt whisper bridging the distances and ensuring that, despite the confines of time and circumstance, the deeper connection remained unbroken.

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My Dearest 
The days stretch long and lonely without you, but my heart remains full of the love we share. Every morning, as the sun rises, I think of you, and every night, as the stars appear, I pray for your safe return.
I hold onto the memories of our time together, like precious jewels. Your laughter, your touch, the way your eyes crinkle when you smile - these are the treasures I keep close. The garden we planted is blooming, and it reminds me of the beautiful future we'll build together when this terrible war is over.
Please know that you are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. I am so proud of your bravery and your service to our country. I eagerly await the day you come home, my love, when I can hold you in my arms again.
Stay safe, my darling.
Come back to me.
Forever yours,