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4th October 1941 'La Paloma' 04.10.1941 La Paloma reverse.jpeg 04.10.1941 La Paloma reverse.jpeg 1/1 Postcard, sent via feldpost, featuring the lyrics to 'La Paloma - Die weiße Taube'. Ref: 04.10.1941 La Paloma - Die weiße Taube by Sebastián Iradier You Tube link to the song Sebastián Iradier is known primarily for his habaneras, especially the one titled 'La Paloma' , written around 1860 after a visit to Cuba. 'La Paloma' was extremely popular in both Spain and the Americas (especially Mexico), where it was responsible for the great popularity achieved by the habanera. Radio Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) has estimated that there are more than one thousand versions of 'La Paloma' , and said that, together with 'Yesterday' by The Beatles, it is one of the most recorded songs in the history of music. It appears that the lyrics on the present postcard are not those of the original composition although they are set to the original music. Contact Brief History to inform us of additional information regarding this page
2nd March 1941 Aachen 1/1 Postcard (sent via feldpost) depicting a view of Aachen. Featuring a poor example of 'Deutschen Roten Kreuz' postal cancellation (JB:366/838). Ref: 02.03.1941 Aachen (Überroller-post - Allied occupation 21.10.1944) Aachen is the 13th-largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia and the 27th-largest city of Germany, with around 252,000 inhabitants. After World War I, Aachen was occupied by the Allies until 1930, along with the rest of German territory west of the Rhine. Aachen was one of the locations involved in the ill-fated Rhenish Republic. On 21st October 1923, an armed mob took over the city hall. Similar actions took place in Mönchen-Gladbach, Duisburg, and Krefeld. This republic lasted only about a year. Postcard (sent via feldpost) with multiple view of Aachen. Ref: 07.10.1940 - 30/69 Aachen was heavily damaged during World War II. According to Jörg Friedrich in The Fire (2008), two Allied air raids on 11th April and 24th May 1944 'radically destroyed' the city. The first killed 1,525, including 212 children, and bombed six hospitals. During the second, 442 aircraft hit two railway stations, killed 207, and left 15,000 homeless. The raids also destroyed Aachen-Eilendorf and Aachen-Burtscheid. The city and its fortified surroundings were besieged from 12th September to 21st October 1944 by the US 1st Infantry Division with the 3rd Armored Division assisting from the south. Around 13th October the US 2nd Armored Division, coming from the north, and got as close as Würselen, while the 30th Infantry Division completed the encirclement of Aachen on 16th October 1944. With reinforcements from the US 28th Infantry Division the battle continued involving direct assaults through the heavily defended city, which finally forced the German garrison to surrender on 21st October 1944. Aachen was the first German city to be captured by the Western Allies, and its residents welcomed the soldiers as liberators. What remained of the city was destroyed—in some areas completely—during the fighting, mostly by American artillery fire and demolitions carried out by the Waffen-SS defenders. Damaged buildings included the medieval churches of St. Foillan, St. Paul and St. Nicholas, and the Rathaus (city hall), although Aachen Cathedral was largely unscathed. Only 4,000 inhabitants remained in the city; the rest had followed evacuation orders. Its first Allied-appointed mayor, Franz Oppenhoff, was assassinated by an SS commando unit. Source: Wikipedia External link to the Wikipedia page on Franz Oppenhoff Contact Brief History to inform us of additonal information regarding this page
18th June 1941 Karl Klipstein 18.06.1941 Karl Klipstein inside.jpeg 18.06.1941 Karl Klipstein inside.jpeg 1/1 Commercial postcard (with reply card) sent from 'Karl Klipstein Philatelistisches Büro' in Erlangen to an address in Gevelsberg. Ref: 18.06.1941 The postcard includes a small catalogue of stamps for sale (to be completed, detached and returned to the Klipstein offices). The message accompanying the catalogue reads: 'Dear Sir! The 47th page of the Germany album has been published, but as the continuation of all future albums is in question, I would ask you to make your decision quickly. I cannot supply blank pages for the time being, as I am not a publisher, but only print the album for my customers who receive it with stamps. The stamps of the Generalgouvernement do not yet fill a page, but as they are out of print everywhere, I advise you to buy them. I have again listed everything that is still available. Please check and order immediately. A delay of only a few weeks can result in price increases and even inability to deliver, see Luxembourg II. Those who ordered in time in December paid RM 6.50, today RM 15. I would particularly like to draw your attention to the new 'Deutsche Kiloware', as already obtained last year. These are sold by value, not at random as in previous years. However, as the value increases enormously when the goods are in short supply, I advise you to stock up. As boxes of 1 kilo are no longer available, I can only sell 5 kilos. Here, too, you need to order straight away as they sell out very quickly. There are no other packets included. The 10 zloty stamp is often purchased as a sheet, as it is very attractive 8 pcs in a sheet; order now, as the supply is not very large. Everyone will want to buy the Hitler-Mussolini in Italian issue.' Karl Klipstein Further research required into the Karl Klipstein business Contact Brief History to inform us of additional information regarding this page
6th June 1941 Bruno Schacherl 06.06.1941 B&M Red Cross reverse.jpeg 06.06.1941 B&M Red Cross reverse.jpeg 1/1 Commercial cover sent from 'Deutscher Briefmarkengeschäft, Bruno Schacherl' in Prague to a recipient in Salzburg. Featuring various postage stamps, including Red Cross issue Mi.62 & 63. Ref: 06.06.1941 - 15/66 Bruno Schacherl Further information required Contact Brief History to inform us of additional information regarding this page
2nd June 1941 Franz Lehár 1/1 Autograph photograph depicting Franz Lehár (1870 - 1948) and signed by Lehár to the foot. Sent to fellow music and literary artist Pierre Vandendries (1908 - 1993). Extracted from an album. Ref: 02.06.1941 (Fleurs & Papillons) Franz Lehár (1870 - 1948) Franz Lehár (1870 - 1948) was an Austro-Hungarian composer. He is mainly known for his operettas, of which the most successful and best known is The Merry Widow ( Die lustige Witwe ). Lehár's relationship with the Nazi regime was an uneasy one. He had always used Jewish librettists for his operas and had been part of the cultural milieu in Vienna which included a significant Jewish contingent. Further, although Lehár was Roman Catholic, his wife, Sophie (née Paschkis) had been Jewish before her conversion to Catholicism upon marriage, and this was sufficient to generate hostility towards them personally and towards his work. Hitler enjoyed Lehár's music, and hostility diminished across Germany after Joseph Goebbels' intervention on Lehár's part. In 1938 Mrs. Lehár was given the status of 'Ehrenarierin' (honorary Aryan by marriage). Nonetheless, attempts were made at least once to have her deported. The Nazi regime was aware of the uses of Lehár's music for propaganda purposes: concerts of his music were given in occupied Paris in 1941. Even so, Lehár's influence was limited. It is alleged that he tried personally to secure Hitler's guarantee of the safety of one of his librettists, Fritz Löhner-Beda, but he was not able to prevent the murder of Beda in Auschwitz-III. He also tried to prevent the arrest of Louis Treumann, the first Danilo in The Merry Widow , but the 70-year old Treumann and his wife Stefanie were sent to Theresienstadt concentration camp on 28th July 1942, where Stefanie died in September of that year and Louis died on 5th March 1943. On 12th January 1939 and 30th April 1940, Lehár personally received awards from Hitler in Berlin and Vienna, including the Goethe Medal. On Hitler's birthday in 1938, Lehár had given him as a special gift a red Morocco leather volume in commemoration of the 50th performance of The Merry Widow . Lehar died aged 78 in 1948 in Bad Ischl, near Salzburg, and was buried there. His younger brother Anton became the administrator of his estate, promoting the popularity of Franz Lehár's music. Source: Wikipedia Pierre Vandendries (1908 - 1993) Pierre Vandendries is a Belgian poet and literary critic, he is also the author of biographies of painters and artists. Vandendries collaborated on the Tribune magazine founded in 1934 by the poet Jean Groffier. Vandendries was one of the founders of the Society of Young Authors and founded the literary and cultural magazine Évasion . He also made a career with Belgian radio where he was editor-in-chief of the Radio-Conférence talk show and from 1930 to the end of the 1950s, the voice of Pierre Vandendries became familiar to many both on the radio and in the filmed news commentary. Vandendries devoted some time to composing songs. The pianist and publisher Robert Swing asked him to create songs, some of which are still broadcast today, notably La Chanson des violins . He abandoned singing in 1959 to become a member of the general secretariat of the Conference of Summits, a cultural and humanitarian organisation. Source: Wikipedia Contact Brief History to inform us of additional information regarding this page
19th April 1941 'Eat German Cheese' 1/1 Cover sent from Erding featuring a vignette to the reverse reading, ' Eat German Cheese/ You are helping German agriculture' (Published by the German Potash Syndicate Berlin SW 11). Ref: 19.04.1941 German cheese Germany has a long tradition of cheese-making and because of its varying landscapes, methods of production and regional traditions, it boasts more than 600 different types of cheese. While 75 percent of German cheese is produced in Bavaria, the areas of Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, and Saxony-Anhalt in the northern part of Germany also produce some of Germany’s more famous cheeses such as Wilstermarsch, Tilsit, and Altenburger Ziegenkäse (goat cheese). Detail of the 'Eat German Cheese' vignette. The heart of German cheese making is the Allgäu, in the Alpine region of Southern Germany, where Germany’s famous Allgäuer Emmentaler is made. Emmentaler is of course also known as Swiss cheese and the recipe was indeed imported from Switzerland. In 1821, Bavarian Elector Maximilian imported the skills of two Swiss master dairymen, who first introduced Emmentaler to the Allgäu. Allgäu cheeses are made from the milk of soft brown Allgäu cattle grazing in the springtime meadows rich in alpine flowers. The milk is always high quality and plentiful, too, which explains why Bavaria, which produces more than 400 different cheeses, has become Germany’s most important milk and cheese region. German creameries make all types of cheeses, including Hard Cheese (Hartkäse), Semi-Hard Cheese (Schnittkäse), Semi-Soft Cheese (Halbfester Schnittkäse), Soft Cheese (Weichkäse) and Fresh Cheese (Frischkäse). Source: Germanfoods.Org Contact Brief History to inform us of additional information regarding this page
Mi.75-78 (07.09.1941) B&M Prague Trade Fair 31.12.1941 Mi.75-78 reverse.jpeg 31.12.1941 Mi.75-78 reverse.jpeg 1/1 Cover (likely self-addressed) sent with Brünn (Brno) and featuring a complete set of postage stamps celebrating the Prague trade fair (Mi.75-78). Ref: 31.12.1941 Mi.75-78 Prague trade fair (7th - 14th September) Mi.75 ('Agriculture'). Ref: 31.12.1941 Mi.76 ('Agriculture'). Ref: 31.12.1941 Mi.77 ('Industry'). Ref: 31.12.1941 Mi.78 ('Industry'). Ref: 31.12.1941 Contact Brief History to inform us of additional information regarding this page
2nd October 1941 Liedtke & Tordy 03.10.1941 Liedtke reverse.jpeg 03.10.1941 Liedtke reverse.jpeg 1/1 Ross-Verlag postcard depicting actor Harry Liedtke (1882-1945). Ref:02.10.1941 Ross-Verlag postcard depicting actress Christa Tordy (1904-1945). Ref: 3/100 From Wikipedia: On 28th April 1945 Liedtke was killed by Red Army soldiers in his house at Bad Saarow-Pieskow east of Berlin together with his wife Christa Tordy. While attempting to save Tordy from being raped and murdered, he died after either being smashed on the head with a beer bottle, or after being clubbed to death. Prior to their murder, the couple had attempted suicide. Tordy and Liedtke's bodies were exhumed in October 1948 and they were buried at Waldfriedhof Saarow-Pieskow Cemetery. Upon Liedtke's ex-wife Käthe Dorsch's death in 1957, she was buried alongside the two. Contact Brief History to inform us of additional information regarding this page