Letter 212
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The author’s English translation, machine-read from his typed copy (scan); may contain small errors
In the Field Nov 16th 1943
Dear All at Home !
Another day is gone and a long winter evening ahead of me so I will write. Today I got a letter dated from October 16th and I see all is well at home . The front here is remarkable quiet and that usually means that something is brewing somewhere. Our
Bridgehead is 10 Kilometers east of the Dnjper River let us hope, that if the Russians attack, we get across to the western side fast enough via a small pontoon bridge. We have lost a lot of
confidence lately . The way the war is conducted at the moment, we can not see a victorious end of it for us. Maybe there are miracles to come for us, but sure the Russians make miracles happen as well. We got hopes as long as we live. Escher was here yesterday and we emptied a bottle of Schnapps. I have plenty of cigars, I might send some home for Father. Will the garage for the tractor be done soon? Did you get the 5 parcels with tobacco now? I mailed these beginning of October. Now my best Greetings Heinrich.
From :Pvt 1st Class Heinrich FP # 10331 Art Regt 117
To Family Heinrich Bredemeier , Rehren A.O. #12 near Rinteln Weser