Dec 1, 1944 Seasons Greetings to the Folks at home. Best Forever. Love, Ben

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Dec 8, 1944 — Don’t worry if I know what I’m fighting for. Every time I look into the face of a dead Nazi, I remind myself.

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Dec 13, 1944 I’m anxiously awaiting a shower. The only thing I’m sorry for are the cooties. They’ve had a nice home for 67 days.

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Picture from Ben Kaplow’s picture book: “Hip, Hip, Hooray! In Metz rest area and all cleaned up!“

Dec 16, 1944 Went to city proper on a pass. All the people haven’t come back yet. It’s a pretty big place to get lost in.

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Dec 18, 1944 To brother, Bob. I always go to movies I’ve seen before. Many is the time I never thought I’d ever see one again.

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Picture of Ben Kaplow in his Jeep

Dec 23, 1944 Getting my ‘peep’ back in shape. Went 3000 miles in two months. How about sending fruit cake & plenty of peanuts.

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Dec 25, 1944 Plenty of prisoners. Ground frozen which gives tanks free range. Clear air brings air force out in full force.

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Dec 31, 1944 It’s sort of scary at nite especially driving thru the woods, always on the alert for Krauts left behind.

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