Field post letters from hans koch, vienna, world war ii, eastern front, 1922-1945 previous letter (1941-12-21) letter no. 47 (1941-12-24) next letter (1941-12-27) 3 [we who were able to get up went] into a large hall, where there was a large christmas tree. The senior staff doctor gave a beautiful speech, the nurses sang and we also joined in singing "holy night". The celebration was very beautiful and many had tears in their eyes. After that we went back to our room. There we received gifts from the wehrmacht! a bottle of wine, cigarettes, chocolate, sweets, etc. My bedside table is completely full! we were all very happy. ]. Date: 24 November 1941.
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