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Propaganda postcard advertising the 125th anniversary of Germany's liberation from Napoleonic rule and the Deutsches Turn- und Sportfest, Breslau 1938. One of two postcards for the event by the same artist, the second depicting the marching army from 1813 above marching athletes of 1938. Ref: 29.07.1938 29th July 1938 Liberation from Napoleon 1/1 Propaganda postcard advertising the 125th anniversary of Germany's liberation from Napoleonic rule and the Deutsches Turn- und Sportfest, Breslau 1938. One of two postcards for the event by the same artist, the second depicting the marching army from 1813 above marching athletes of 1938. Ref: 29.07.1938 Further information on Deutsches Turn- und Sportfest, Breslau 1938 War of the Sixth Coalition/ Wars of Liberation In the War of the Sixth Coalition (March 1813 – May 1814), sometimes known in Germany as the Wars of Liberation (German: Befreiungskriege ), a coalition of Austria, Prussia, Russia, Spain, Great Britain, Portugal, Sweden, Sardinia, and a number of German States defeated France and drove Napoleon into exile on Elba. After the disastrous French invasion of Russia of 1812 in which they had been forced to support France, Prussia and Austria joined Russia, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Portugal, and the rebels in Spain who were already at war with France. The War of the Sixth Coalition saw major battles at Lützen, Bautzen, and Dresden. The even larger Battle of Leipzig (also known as the Battle of Nations) was the largest battle in European history before World War I. Ultimately, Napoleon's earlier setbacks in Spain, Portugal and Russia proved to be the seeds of his undoing. With their armies reorganized, the allies drove Napoleon out of Germany in 1813 and invaded France in 1814. The Allies defeated the remaining French armies, occupied Paris, and forced Napoleon to abdicate and go into exile. The French monarchy was revived by the allies, who handed rule to the heir of the House of Bourbon in the Bourbon Restoration. The 'Hundred Days' War of the Seventh Coalition was triggered in 1815 when Napoleon escaped from his captivity on Elba and returned to power in France. He was defeated again for the final time at Waterloo, ending the Napoleonic Wars. The German campaign (German: Befreiungskriege , lit. 'Wars of Liberation') was fought in 1813. Members of the Sixth Coalition, including the German states of Austria and Prussia, plus Russia and Sweden, fought a series of battles in Germany against the French Emperor Napoleon, his marshals, and the armies of the Confederation of the Rhine - an alliance of most of the other German states - which ended the domination of the First French Empire. After the devastating defeat of Napoleon's Grande Armée in the Russian campaign of 1812, Johann Yorck – the general in command of the Grande Armée 's German auxiliaries ( Hilfskorps ) – declared a ceasefire with the Russians on 30th December 1812 via the Convention of Tauroggen. This was the decisive factor in the outbreak of the German campaign the following year. The spring campaign between France and the Sixth Coalition ended inconclusively with a summer truce (Truce of Pläswitz). Via the Trachenberg Plan, developed during a period of ceasefire in the summer of 1813, the ministers of Prussia, Russia, and Sweden agreed to pursue a single allied strategy against Napoleon. Following the end of the ceasefire, Austria eventually sided with the coalition, thwarting Napoleon's hopes of reaching separate agreements with Austria and Russia. The coalition now had a clear numerical superiority, which they eventually brought to bear on Napoleon's main forces, despite earlier setbacks such as the Battle of Dresden. The high point of allied strategy was the Battle of Leipzig in October 1813, which ended in a decisive defeat for Napoleon. The Confederation of the Rhine was dissolved following the battle with many of its former member states joining the coalition, breaking Napoleon's hold over Germany. After a delay in which a new strategy was agreed upon, in early 1814 the coalition invaded France, coinciding with the march of Duke of Wellington's British army northward from Spain into southern France. Napoleon was forced to abdicate and Louis XVIII assumed the French throne. The war came to a formal end with the Treaty of Paris in May 1814. Source: Wikipedia Contact Brief History to inform us of additional information regarding this page

5th July 1943 Feldpost calendars of 1943 5th July 1943 Feldpost calendars of 1943 1/0 See 05.07.1943 Other printed calendars: 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943 , 1944 , 1945 Contact Brief History to inform us of additional information regarding this page

Miniature sheets first issued on 1st August 1936 to celebrate the Olympic Summer Games. Issued as Block 5 X (Swastika watermark with ‘leg’ to left) featuring Mi.609 (Mi.624), Mi.610 (Mi.625), Mi.611 (Mi.626), and Mi.616 (Mi.627), together with Block 6 featuring Mi.612 (Mi.628), Mi.613 (Mi.629), Mi.614 (Mi.630), and Mi.615 (Mi.631). Note: Block 5 Y features the Swastika watermark with ‘leg’ to right). Mi.624-631 (01.08.1936) Olympic Block 5X & Block 6 Block 6 Block 6 1/1 Miniature sheets first issued on 1st August 1936 to celebrate the Olympic Summer Games. Issued as Block 5 X (Swastika watermark with ‘leg’ to left) featuring Mi.609 (Mi.624), Mi.610 (Mi.625), Mi.611 (Mi.626), and Mi.616 (Mi.627), together with Block 6 featuring Mi.612 (Mi.628), Mi.613 (Mi.629), Mi.614 (Mi.630), and Mi.615 (Mi.631). Note: Block 5 Y features the Swastika watermark with ‘leg’ to right). Block 6 (mint hinged) - See Prophila9 Further examples of Block 5 X and Block 6 Block 5 X. Cancellation and R-label for the 'Pressehauptquartier'. To the reverse of a cover. Ref: 16.08.1936 - 16/60 Contact Brief History to inform us of additional information regarding this page

3rd April 1947 'Newspaper envelope' 3rd April 1947 'Newspaper envelope' 1/1 Envelope created from a French-language newspaper (titled 'Nouvelle ....' ?). Using a postcard for the address panel (originally printed for 'Der Oberbürgermeister' - three lines obliterated to the left panel) and sent from Hameln (Hamelin). Featuring Mi. 920 (12 pf x 2). Ref: 03.04.1947 - 16/70 Contact Brief History to inform us of additional information regarding this page

Commemorative postcard celebrating the 5th Deutscher Apothekertag and the 1st Großdeutscher Apothekertag, Frankfurt a.M. 28th - 30th May 1938. Featuring a special cancellation (JB:Frankfurt (Main)87/285). Ref:29.05.1938 - 28/2 29th May 1938 5th Apothekertag 1/1 Commemorative postcard celebrating the 5th Deutscher Apothekertag and the 1st Großdeutscher Apothekertag, Frankfurt a.M. 28th - 30th May 1938. Featuring a special cancellation (JB:Frankfurt (Main)87/285). Ref:29.05.1938 - 28/2 Nazi views on public health developed within the context of German cultural traditions and medical science in the early 20th century. Many of the regime's public health priorities—such as eugenics, group exercise, and warnings against alcohol and tobacco—were first popularised during the years of the Weimar Republic. For example, in the 1930 film, 'Born out of Necessity', young Germans are urged to fight the negative health effects of life in modern cities by exercising together and engaging in wholesome social activities instead of drinking and smoking. These themes were later reflected in public health policies after the Nazi rise to power in 1933. Nazi public health officials adopted many of these traditions and ideas, but the Nazi regime’s public health policies were concerned solely with promoting the health of so-called 'Aryan' Germans. According to Nazi ideology, every member of the so-called ' Volksgemeinschaft ' (German racial community) was like a single cell in the larger national body. Each individual had a duty to stay healthy and strong so that the German nation could conquer other peoples and colonise their lands. These theories about individual health and national strength were influential throughout Europe and the United States in the early 20th century. However, Nazi Germany's policies were much more extreme than those of any other nation. Source and for more informa tion: https://perspectives.ushmm.org/collection/public-health-under-the-third-reich Contact Brief History to inform us of additional information regarding this page

27th November 1947 Joint Zone Mi.P962 27th November 1947 Joint Zone Mi.P962 27.11.1947 Mi.P962 reverse.jpeg 27.11.1947 Mi.P962 reverse.jpeg 1/1 Official issue postcard Mi.P962 (12 Pf). First issued March 1947. Featuring additional postage Mi.965 (12 Pf) and Mi.949 (16 Pf). The correspondence reads, 'I would be grateful if you would kindly send me your stock list for zone stamps and your exchange list. Reference: Your advert in the Stamp Exchange Register.' Ref: 27.11.1947, MPS422 Contact Brief History to inform us of additional information regarding this page

17th October 1936 3rd Munster Stamp Exhibition 1/0 3rd Munster Postage Stamp Exhibition See 17.10.1936 - 26/1 Contact Brief History to inform us of additional information regarding this page

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Commemorative postcard celebrating the 'Postage Stamps of Saxony' (in conjunction with 'Saxony at Work' annual show). Featuring a speial cancellation (ref: JB:Dresden85/232). Ref: 07.09.1938 - 28/38, BV2203 7th September 1938 07.09.1938 Saxon Phila reverse.jpeg 07.09.1938 Saxon Phila reverse.jpeg 1/1 Commemorative postcard celebrating the 'Postage Stamps of Saxony' (in conjunction with 'Saxony at Work' annual show). Featuring a speial cancellation (ref: JB:Dresden85/232). Ref: 07.09.1938 - 28/38, BV2203 Contact Brief History to inform us of additonal information regarding this page

Commemorative postcard for the 'Deutsches Turn- und Sportfest', Breslau, July 24th-31st 1938. One of two cards by the same artist (with similar designs - the other depicting two replay runners). 31.07.1938 - 7/37 31st July 1938 Turn-u.Sportsfest Breslau 1938 1/1 Commemorative postcard for the 'Deutsches Turn- und Sportfest', Breslau, July 24th-31st 1938. One of two cards by the same artist (with similar designs - the other depicting two replay runners). 31.07.1938 - 7/37 Further information on Deutsches Turn- und Sportfest, Breslau 1938 Contact Brief History to inform us of additional information regarding this page