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11 October 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe thanks Sylvia for the cigarettes. He says he decided to retract his earlier statement that they will finish the Germans off before winter.
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30 November 1944
Moe reports that he has been having a lazy day. He asks for more information on Sylvia's father's illness, and comments on peoples' interest in Russia.
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6 December 1944
Moe reports that he got a letter from Esme who said her boyfriend was wounded in Holland.
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7 December 1944
Moe remembers Pearl Harbor and how they heard the news three years ago.
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Moe reflects on how long they have been at war. It is the fourth year for the U.S. but it has been even longer for the other countries participating.
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21 December 1944
Moe recalled one Christmas with Alfred and Alice, and thinks of Christmas at home versus Christmas in the army. He also says he thinks the war will be prolonged.
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26 December 1944
Moe says he has been guarding German prisoners for the past three days, and has a hard time believing that they have hurt people. He describes them as meek as lambs. But at the same time he has no sympathy for them.
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1 January 1945
Moe says the news from the front continues to show a reduction in the German bulge. He liked Sylvia's reproduction of their living room in one of her letters, and thanks her for the money she sent.
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6 January 1945
Moe writes that the Germans are losing their power, though they may try to prolong the war. He says that he enjoyed his years in the Treasury Dept.
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10 January 1945
Moe reports that one of the fellows showed him pictures of life back home, and it made him think of his own home. He writes that of all the countries they are liberating, it is only in France there is some semblance of order because De Gaulle wouldn...
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13 January 1945
Moe wrote to Alvin and gave him some brotherly advice. He reports that he saw a Betty Grable film, and received another carton of cigarettes from Mad. He also comments on the mess they're making in Italy.
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20 January 1945
Moe mentions inaugural day for F.D.R. and notes the ongoing progress of the Russians. He mentions all the shoveling Sylvia will have to do because of the snow.
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24 January 1945
Moe report that he studied some French and added a few vocabulary words to his repertoire. He writes that the Russians continue to go forward, and that he went to the photographer's to see how the proofs came out.
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2 March 1945
Moe reports that he went to the premiere of "My Reputation." He describes the plot at great length. He has heard Sylvia has been in touch with Lillian Krass. He also read that the Germans haven't advanced much farther than the 39 miles they were from...
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9 March 1945
Moe writes that what is needed is nothing less than a "crushing" defeat of Germany, and it looks like all the signs are there. He writes that he thinks it will happen soon. He also comments that he does not understand Sylvia's relationship with her...
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11 March 1945
Moe reports that the battle for the bridgehead over the Rhine has begun. He also corrects her usage of the word "assail" in her last letter, and agrees that it is sad about Mildred's kid brother who is "missing in action."
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21 March 1945
Moe writes that German civilization is being destroyed. He also mentioned receiving a letter from Eddie saying how nice it was to hear from Sylvia. He also is glad that Dorothy Smith invited her over for dinner.
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25 March 1945
Moe is reminded of the 2 weeks Sylvia spent at Nevele when she was recuperating. He notes that the last phase of the war in Germany has begun. He also sent her another package of toiletries.
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26 March 1945
Moe tells Sylvia to tell his mother not to send so many packages. He mentions that he follows the news with keen interest, and knows it is only a matter of time. He also writes that a man named Cummings is getting a furlough home as an exception.
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27 March 1945
Moe reports that he saw a film that wasn't that great, though he liked the playing of Chopin in it. The news about the war continues to be the best as the German defenses are crumbling.
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6 April 1945
Moe wrote excitedly about the Russian denunciation of their neutrality pact with Japan. He also went to a show, and says he is glad Ben liked his mother's chicken cacciatore.
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18 April 1945
Moe writes that he is more adjusted to the fact that they have to move because he had already made the physical separation. He also says he is sorry to hear that Russia decided to honor all her treaties.
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29 April 1945
Moe says he has been having a lazy time, and he participated in a ping pong tournament. He writes there are just as many rumors of German peace feelers as there are denials.
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30 April 1945
Moe says he went to the opera, and the next night went to Madame Signiur. They found her husband there, home for first time in five years after being a prisoner of war in Germany. He enclosed a sprig of Lily of the Valley.
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2 May 1945
Moe writes that he has difficulty believing that Hitler really is dead. He was forced to take a cold shower that morning. He also asks Sylvia if she's had his watch fixed yet.
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3 May 1945
Moe writes that the German troops have surrendered in Italy. He says that day by day the Nazi fabric is crumbling, and asks Sylvia to give his love to her mother and dad.
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7 May 1945
V.E. Day- Moe says he is preparing for the parade tomorrow. He writes that it will be very hot tomorrow, also says they will now be entering another phase of war.
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9 May 1945
Moe describes the parade he was in and the parties he went to in the nearby town after the V.E. Day speech given by Churchill. He also mentions that Esther S.'s boyfriend continues to be a source of amusement for him.
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10 May 1945
Moe acknowledges that like Sylvia he finds it hard to stay away during evening classes. He says he drank enough champagne for the two of them on VE Day, and intends to see Faust tonight.
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23 May 1945
Moe describes more of the early days in England. He writes that he likes English people but not their government.
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24 May 1945
Moe names the event in 1931 that precipitated the war. He says that the only thing that has changed is that their love has grown stronger. HE also mentions seeing a play that night (Anything Goes), and playing ping pong.
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27 May 1945
Moe continues to reminisce about England, from D-Day onward. Despite the fact that V.E. Day has come he will not let himself be swept into a false sense of security.
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29 May 1945
Moe mentions the heavy rain. He continues his story of "ancient history," and describes the first few days after D-day in England.
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31 May 1945
Moe heard they may have to go to Germany. He reports that his request for furlough to England is looking like a real possibility. He continues his story at the point when they are approaching France.
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24 June 1945
Moe speculates about the upcoming conference and where each country stands and how each country is viewed. He wonders how Churchill will do in the upcoming election.
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29 June 1945
Moe discusses the prisoners of war he sees guarded by Poles. He says he does not believe in corporal punishment. He thinks they should be forced to do things, all perfectly legal, that are worse than a beating.
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2 July 1945
Moe tells Sylvia the story of a bombing he witnessed back in England.
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25 July 1945
Moe watched a training film on the Chinese-Japanese conflict. He says he ended up going to the dance after all, and he says the boys drank a lot that evening. He also inquires after Sylvia's father.
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27 July 1945
Moe began listening to the news for the first time since V.E. Day. He learned that England is taking a change in direction and getting more in step with the other nations. He also learned that for the first time since the war, Japan is willing to...
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30 July 1945
Moe says he is tired of seeing bad movies. He mentions that he is sad that Jack is being transferred out of the company. he also received a letter from Jimmie who is still in Italy.
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9 August 1945
Moe just heard the news that Russia will be entering the war. With their entry and the atomic bomb, it is a dead certainty the war will end soon.
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11 August 1945
Moe is awaiting the official announcement for acceptance of Japan's surrender. He went to Reims on Thursday night. He is also very glad Sylvia met up with Alvin.
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13 August 1945
Moe has been taking a world history test for the past few hours. He notes that it is 22 months since he left the states. Marty was invited to be an interpreter for the purchase of champagne, he invited Moe to go with him.
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15 August 1945
Mae says it is all over except for the signing. He listened to the radio about the various celebrations in American cities. He also tried to get a furlough to Paris but failed, he will try to get a different furlough somewhere else next week.
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17 August 1945
Moe read that realistically it may take 3 or 4 months to go home now that the war is over. He likes Sylvia telling him that her mother tried to talk to her as she was writing, and that she said Hanto, the Japanese word for Good Night.
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19 March 1943
Greenfield, Alvin (1924-)
Alvin just learned that Moe is in Salem, Oregon. He also learned that Algerian Jews had their citizenship revoked. He says this bothers him greatly for if he fought alongside a Frenchman, he would have no regard for him.
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5 February 1944
Dworetsky, Bernard (fl. 1944-)
Bernie's Bugle
This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue includes a photograph of Peter Dworetsky, the author's infant son, and writes about the Soviet Union.
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30 April 1944
This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. In this issue the Dworetsky talks about his new job with the Overseas Film Division. He also responds to letters from his...
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19 February 1944
Gellis, Joe (fl. 1944-)
Gellis writes that he is confused by all the English expressions, especially the way they refer to money. He thinks Sylvia's work with the selective service is interesting.
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7 January 1945
Becker, David (fl. 1945-)
to Moe Weiner
This letter is from Moe's nephew. He thanks Moe for the gifts. He also draws a picture of a German general on the last page.
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