| dc.description.transcription | Tunisia 5 March 19453 Dear Mr. Carter: - This is a rather belated letter, but for a long time I have been wanting to write to you and thank you for all the nice things you have done for me.- Thank you for the dinners, the coronation crown piece, and especially the telephone message to my wife at home. - She has written to me and says that it was the most wonderful surprize she could have had; except for a personal appearance. - If you hear anyone at home who has never attended a full-fledged war, state that it's not so much - you'll know what to call them. - War isn't any worse than I thought it would be, but it is just as bad. -2- The Germans are tough, experienced, well equipped, and confident. - They don't seem to be short any of the particular items, we thought they were. - They don't seem to be afraid of any of these fancy magazine articles such as Life puts out. - However, I know that we'll lick them soon. - Our boys are getting just as tough, and I know that they are twice as smart. - One day on the actual battle-field teaches them more than months of previous training. Any man can now tell you the difference between a Spitfire and a Stuka with on quick glance. I know that you are particularly interested in what I know of Amon, Jr.! In fact that was the main reason for writing. - Actually I can't tell you anything of actual fact that you probably don't all ready know. - We saw each other almost every day, as I -3- visited hi battery. I haven't seen him since Valentine's day, but I'm positive that he's o.k. somewhere. - You can take my word for it that he is every bit smart enough to take care of himself, and that he'll show up with more stories than any other six fellows. - I had to let you know that I'm right here and feel that confidence about him. - He is my best friend and I'm sure that I can feel that he is o.k. - I have a number of experiences of my own that amaze me. - It all seems so unreal. - I'm positive that we'll drive in to Tunis before long - but it'll be quite a tough trip. - There is scarcely a thing that I can write to you about, but there are loads of things that I wish I could talk to you about. -4- Before Col. Summerall left, he told me that he would call you if at all possible. He can probably do a better job of explaining than I could do. - I know taht this isn't much of a letter, but I did want to write and thank you for what you've done for me. - I hope that it won't be long before I can do it personally. Respectfully, Stanley Malless Capt. F.A. | |
