When my husband, Benjamin M. Kaplow, was enlisted in the army at 18 years June 26, 1943, little did imagine that his many letters would be descriptive become a part of WWII history. I am proud to say that I have many letters to and from his months of training before being sent out to the European front, and his Experience in countries which had served.

His letters are innocent to begin with, some humorous (about a raid), some poignant (when he turns 20. Old and even in Europe), I just read in a romance developing with a czech girl (I felt a pang of jealousy), letters from war-torn country, prisoners surrendered in motion with respect to the eye, the night a pregnant girl gave birth at home have taken over (the doctor said he always wanted to deliver a child), the ambush would never forget. Wrote about topics that bring the reader into his world of a young soldier. The letters sent by Airmail page, V-Mail, and even caught one on German Chancellor, letters, all in his beautiful handwriting, were lovingly saved from his family and returned to him when we married in 1954.

A nice Jewish boy in those precious letters asking herring, sardines, Fanny Farmer Candy, soup, Campbell's, Tootsie Rolls, as well as articles clothing for protection from the frigid weather. He felt sorry for other soldiers who were sent only spam. He also thanked his brother for the pipe sent (apparently pre-smoked taste to do it right.) One can only imagine how his family on the home front has been carefully packaging and sending any he asked, not knowing if it happened across the ocean and find their way to Ben in Yankee Army's 3rd division as they competed for the battle the Ardennes.

I have not read all the letters stored in a box under the desk, and now, unfortunately, I can not question him about their contents. Yet they are my hours to reflect the atrocities he experienced. Like many returning soldiers, rarely spoke of the war. Ben was awarded the Bronze Star for courage under fire. These letters are a testament to his strong family ties, and was known for his gentle manner, which, not surprisingly, really captured my heart.

Ben died March 23, 2007 at the age of 82. We have been married 53 years (the tears come easily). Although I miss Ben so much, I find his letters allow me to reflect on his younger years, before I knew him, and be grateful for his love throughout our marriage.

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