Letter 195

Eastern Front Sept 6th 1943

My dear All !

If I have a bit of time I will write to you and I see you thinking more of me thatn the other way round. Today o got a few old letters that I did not receive when we were surrounded so the Russians did not get these letters after all. We are now on the retreat and I can tell you, what a big meddle and mix up it is but one thing is good, we have plenty to eat, also Schnapps and Wine aplenty. The Officers give it out all to us, we had never seen any of that before the retreat. You can see on the writing that I am drunk. Do not over worry about me, I am glad your harvest was good, and the tractor is a big help too, Dear Grand dad, I got your letter too, and your pray helps too I wonder how this war will end, it would be tragic if it ends badly. But I am sure one day the word “Peace” will be seen in the Newspapers. I am glad that I have not been taken Prisoner , I would be working in Siberia now. It was a deathly battle to get out of the cauldren we were in. It was either Voctory Or Death, we made it.

Greetings Heinrich

From: Pvt 1st Class Heinrich Bredemeier , FP # 10331 Art.Regt 117

To : Family H.Bredemeier, Rehren A.O.#12 , Rinteln-Weser