‘Excerpts from recent letters from P.o.W’s.’ Second World Wa...

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‘Excerpts from recent letters from P.o.W’s.’ Second World War German airborne Propaganda leaflet. Double sided Leaflet featuring testimonies from a number of “soldiers” about their treatment as Prisoners of War. “At the moment I am in a lovely hospital with my buttock and leg wounded… The Germans treat us well indeed..” etc Front testimonies from Gdsm Cairns, Lt. H. A. Ransom, Sapper K. Thompson & Rfn H. Kidd. Reverse with testimony from Sgt Jesse Bradburn “the Germans have used us like one of their own. They have been really swell… These P.o.W’s seem to be happy. They are well-treated. And above all, they will return home after the war.” Above a photograph of German Soldiers carrying a wounded American soldier to a First Aid Station. 12.5cm x 18cm.

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Auction Date: 17th Aug 2023 at 10am

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