Bischwiller Alsace France German Occupation 1941 Postal Card to Switzerland WWII

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France

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Unused

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Single

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· Type: This is a postcard sent from France under German occupation to Switzerland during World War II. It contains both a written message and postal markings. · Languages: The postcard features German and a short message in French. · Context: Given the wartime postmark and the language, the card appears to be from a German person writing to someone in Switzerland. The text hints that the sender was in a camp at one point before being released and returning to his family. · Addressee: The addressee is H. Hans Streichenberg at 33, 55 Albananlage, Basel, Switzerland. · Sender: The sender is J. Lamming and his address is indicated as (W-Elsaas), most likely meaning West Alsace, a German territory at the time. Translations: Front of Card: · German Message: "To have a man for a few days at Christmas. Have just received good news from you." · French Message: "Please transmit, with my best thanks, my respectful greetings to Mrs. Streichenberg, and receive, dear Sir, the expression of my best regards." Back of Card: · "Dear Mr. Streichenberg, My very best thanks for your kindnesses and your friendly lines." · "Your card from November 9th, the first package, I received at the camp around the end of November. I apologize for not thinking of you already then – but for November, I had already assigned my cards and at the beginning of December we were waiting every day for our release. As a result, I was happily returned to my family on December 18th, where I found everyone in good health." · "Your beautiful Christmas package was sent to me from the camp a few days ago. Thank you again for this. We were very happy together and I to have few days at Christmas. Have just received good news from you." · French Message: "Please transmit, with my best thanks, my respectful greetings to Mrs. Streichenberg, and receive, dear Sir, the expression of my best regards." Detailed Summary: The Postcard's Journey and Context: This postcard was sent from Germany, to Basel, Switzerland, in early 1941. The sender, J. Lamming, was writing to H. Hans Streichenberg, likely in response to a letter and package he received from him. Back of the Card: The back provides more details. Lamming expresses gratitude for Streichenberg's kindness, and thanks him for the friendly messages. He explains that he received a card dated November 9th, but the first package did not reach him until the end of November, while he was still in the camp. He apologizes for not acknowledging Streichenberg sooner, explaining his writing obligations and the fact that he and others were waiting every day for their release. Lamming then expresses his happiness at being released on December 18th and returning to his family in good health. Please contact with any questions.

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