Dubya Dubya Two

I was relaxin' on the patio the other day, musin' as I often do, About a few things that brought about vic'try in Dubya Dubya Two. There were no computers, cell phones, night goggles, drones or such. How we won the war sans such contrivances, I have wondered much! One thing that played a vital role was Coca Cola fer GIs their thirst to quench! Another was Rosie the Riveter in baggy coveralls wieldin' hammer and wrench! Moms saved grease, tended vic'try gardens and the kids collected scrap, And workin' overtime makin' planes, tanks and guns was dear old Pap! Air Raid Wardens prowled about at night raisin' 'ell if they saw a gleam of light. Plane Watchers strained their orbs so enemy planes would never over-flight. "Kilroy Was Here!" was our battle cry but no one ever saw that elusive dude! Glenn Miller kept spirits high playin' "Dawn Patrol" and romantic "In The Mood!" Mean ol' sergeants yelled and screamed at recruits whippin' 'em into shape! (Second lieutenants were a nuisance - good fer nuthin' except fer addin' red tape!) We would never, ever have won the war without the lowly but reliable jeep, Nor the GI helmet, great fer bathin', boilin' beans or yer joe to steep! V-mail letters kept loved ones in touch - there was no E-mail way back when! War Bond Rallies to "Keep 'Em Flying" and "Buy A Jeep" were held now and then. Folks tightened their belts fer the rationin' of tires, sugar, coffee and meat. These are just a few things that helped bring about the enemy's utter defeat! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired (c) All Rights Reserved