8/1/44: The Soviet advance halts on the outskirts of Warsaw, Poland. Some 30,000 Poles, believing they will have support from the Soviet Army, initiate an uprising against the heavily armed German occupation forces. The Soviets do not offer any assistance. The British and Americans offer very little assistance as well. The uprising is quashed by the end of October. About 250,000 Poles are executed or shipped off to death camps as punishment for the uprising.
8/1/44
Hi Marty:
Just a short note today.
Burt Cochrane & Doc Stratton & I went jeeping yesterday and had a wonderful time.
War is funny! I’ve finally gotten around to using a wash-rag! I also drink coffee as it is better than chlorinated water.
Why not send Blen & Emma a copy of your anniversary picture.
Had some fighter pilots compliment me on my B-25 flying. They said I flew it like a man with a “fighter pilot’s heart,” not an old man. When I told them I was an A-20 driver they said that explained everything.
All of my books are now here.
I love you , mutt. Cy