Feb 1, 1945 –This page has three V-Mail letters.
Category: Feb, 1945
Feb 2, 1945 — Ordinarily we’re not in one spot long enough, so laundry soap won’t be of any use.
Feb 13, 1945 – Living in a house with civilians. There are two daughters, 18 & 20 yrs. old. If only I could speak the language.
Feb 18, 1945 This place is about 20 miles behind the lines. Can’t even hear the artillery. Getting homesick for the States.
WW2 – US Army infantry regiment consisted of approximately 3000 men. The Infantry Division included 3 regiments and artillery and support units totaling 15,000 men.
See a video around this time: https://youtu.be/QMheWpXUU-I
Feb 19, 1945 Short note – the weather is beautiful.
Feb 22, 1945 Had an accident. I came out okay but my guard was sent to the hospital. Been doing all the driving.
Feb 22, 1945 It looks like the Army is going to give me a birthday present. More later.
Feb 25, 1945 – Better make it a long subscription cause it looks like I won’t be home for a long time.
PFC Benjamin Kaplow 