Tante Marie (born
in Richmond, married her German cousin, who held a doctoral degree of
what we don't know, and lived there through both world wars) was the
aunt of my brother-in-law, a VMI graduate. My sister complied a book
which has her correspondence with the Army, government and her brother
in Richmond from 1945 until 1949 when she returned to this country.
There are many fascinating letters. She had more food during the war
years living in Germany than she had the two years after when the allies
were in control. Wrap your mind around that. Also, they were terrified
of the Russians and one of her relatives lived through days of horrid
Russian occupation, but after they left and she found that they were
returning, killed herself and her children. Imagine the horror.
Neuwied, June 15,1946
"Did you ever get the letter telling you of the tragic end of Anneliese and her family? No one of you mentioned it. She
was in Dresden with her mother and sister when the Russians came in. He
husband died in the war several years ago. She and her two dear little
boys, her mother and sister committed suicide out of fear of future
happenings. How she must have suffered to be induced to such."
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........was the aunt of my brother-in-law, a VMI graduate. My sister
complied a book which has her correspondence with the Army, government
and her brother in Richmond from 1945 until 1949 when she returned to
this country. There are many fascinating letters.
As a Jew, it gives me no conciliation to see these atrocities. I mourn for the innocent Jew and non-Jew alike. No human being should ever have to suffer such awful conditions. Whatever God you pray to, may they all Rest In Peace.
ReplyDeleteMan's inhumanity to man as my mother would say. Thanks.
DeleteRepetition of history: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/jun/16/slavery-starvation-civil-war?CMP=share_btn_gp
ReplyDeleteThanks for reminding me about the article again.
DeleteWas not aware it had been posted previously.
DeleteOh, it was years ago and maybe even on NamSouth not here. Thanks.
DeleteTerrific and emotional video. Have only gotten thru the
ReplyDeletehalf-way mark but will pick up tomorrow. If only Hitler
had not held back attacking the thousands of Brits in
Dunkirk, Germany most likely would have won the war.
Nobody knows why he let the Brits go. Not an error on his
part but intentional.
Yes, there has never been a definitive answer.
DeleteAdded two family links above. Clicking on the newspaper article twice will expand it.
DeleteThe page will not enlarge, at least for me. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteClick on ENLARGED twice. Thanks. It's a gem.
DeleteThanks. I opened it. A gem indeed and a fascinating story.
ReplyDeleteThank you and it is just mind boggling that she had more to eat during the war years than when taken over by the allies. Tells you about all you need to know.
DeleteAnd mind boggling how she took everything in stride.
ReplyDeleteYes, always look on the bright side.
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