Letter 129
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The author’s English translation, machine-read from his typed copy (scan); may contain small errors
Eastern Front July 30th 1942
Dear All at home !
Yesterday I got your letter dated July 12th and I was so happy to receive mail even though we are on the advance now and we are marching and marching day and night, but it would be more pleasant if there was not such a heat, and the dust we swallow is enorm. But we are all in good shape, . How are things at home, have you build the chicken coop yet, and the pigsty? I wonder when I will see you again just keep praying for me that the day will come. Right now the Russians are far away from us and running and we have to pursue them and get dragged further and further into this terrible Russia. Let us hope that the Russian people dispose of Stalin to the devil one day. Now for the hot month of August do not send any butter,or sausage and meat. Right now we just live from water. Heartfelt Greetings
Heinrich.
From: Pvt 1st Class Heinrich Bredemeier, FP # 10331 = Artillery Regt 117
To: H.Bredemeier, Rehren AV 12, Near Rinteln, Weser
Note: Artillery Regt 117 was a 150 mm heavy Artillery unit of the 111" Inf Division and in the Summer of 1942 on the advance towards the Caucasus through the Kamyk Steppe.