What was the purpose of V-Mail during WWII?

The purpose of V-Mail during WWII was primarily to reduce the weight of wartime mail. V-Mail, or Victory Mail, was developed as a solution to the vast amounts of letters being sent from soldiers to their families and friends back home. This lightweight method involved writing letters on specially designed stationery that could then be photographed, reducing the physical size and weight of the mail significantly. Once the letters were received at their destination, they could be printed and delivered as full-size correspondence.

This innovation helped expedite the mail system, conserve shipping space, and manage the logistical challenges faced during the war. By minimizing the volume of mail that needed to be transported, V-Mail ensured that communication was still possible despite the constraints of wartime conditions. Other purposes like emergency communication, intercepting enemy messages, or coding tactical information were not the central focus of V-Mail, as its primary goal was to facilitate personal correspondence while addressing the logistics of wartime transport.