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Newsletter to All Former Prisoners of War in the USA from German POW Walter Schmitt Grouping

Full text translated from German below:

"Community of Interests
Former Prisoner of War
in the USA - Headquarters in Cologne

Cologne,…

Prisoner of War Index Card for German POW Walter Schmitt

Born in Wesel Germany in 1922 he was a university student when he entered military service. His religion is listed as Catholic. His rank is listed as…

British Propaganda Leaflet to Italian Forces in East Africa (No. 29)

English translation of leaflet text:

"To the Italians of East Africa

Wishing to avoid unnecessary bloodshed, we invite you to lower your…

British Propaganda Leaflet to Italian forces in East Africa (No. 100)

English translation of leaflet text:

"Warning!

Your retreat continues south from Asmara to Tigray.

The war is over, but your commanders,…

Attack on a British Tank on the road to Shwedaung, Burma Japanese Propaganda Photo

Translation of Japanese text on the reverse:
"Machine or Spirit, getting go up to enemy tank
The landing and battle of Kota Bharu was unparalleled…

Wehrpaß of Erich Weidner

Translation of military service pages 32 and 33 below:

"IV. Aktiver Wehrdienst" – IV. Active Military Service

Section Header:
"Im Kriege…

Pferdepass (Horse Passport) Occupied Poland

This is a WWII Pferdepass issued by the Nazi occupation government in Poland. Similar to a Wehrpass for horses it appears that a version of this…

Photo of a young Japanese woman reviewed by G2 Military Intelligence from US 25th Infantry Division

Photo of a smiling Japanese woman that was taken from an Imperial Japanese soldier by someone from the US 25th Infantry Division. Stamp on the back of…