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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,…

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…

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…

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,…

Italian Hospital Train Unloading Slip for German POW Walter Schmitt

Translation

ENTLADEZETTEL

Unloading Slip

ITAL. LAZARETTZUG Nr.

Italian Hospital Train No.
(No number has been entered.)

Wagen…

August 7, 1944 Letter Home from German POW Walter Schmitt

English translation:

"August 7, 1944

My dear parents and Berthold,

Last week I wrote that I had not received any mail from you for a long…

Draft Notice for German POW Walter Schmitt

Translation of German from the back of the card:
"the mayor as the district police authority in Krefeld-Uerdingen a. Rh. (long distance call…

Christmas Card for German POW Walter Schmitt

It has 1946 written on the front along with "Newton nr. Preston/Lancs. England" It is unclear if this was the place where the card was received or…