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German translation help.

Discussion in 'The Third Reich' started by Jonathan Ball, Apr 28, 2023.

  1. Jonathan Ball

    Jonathan Ball It's a way of life.

    I've got a copy of the German book, published in 1942, Kreta, Sieg der Kühnsten (Crete, Victory of the Boldest) and there appears to be a dedication written on a flyleaf. As it's handwritten and in German I haven't been able to work out what it says. Is there anyone who could help?

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    Jonathan Ball, Apr 28, 2023
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  2. Andreas

    Andreas Working on two books

    Our dear Ralf (or Rolf) and his wife Hilda
    For the best memories
    Opladem 12 June 1943
    Heinz Einkhoff and Wife
    Unreadable

    Who knows/understands himself?
    Who knows unreadable

    I wouldn't be surprised if this went to the parents of a soldier who fell.

    All the best

    Andreas
     
    Andreas, Apr 28, 2023
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  3. JimHerriot

    JimHerriot Ready for Anything

    Not a sausage beyond names (and the date given) JB, and I bet you have those already. It's tough script to decipher!

    Rolph/Ralf maybe on top line, plus Pjieter.

    12 June 1943.

    "Jenny" maybe is the writer.

    One for itDan, definitely.

    I for one will be interested to read the translation when it comes in.

    Kind regards, always,

    Jim.
     
    JimHerriot, Apr 28, 2023
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  4. JimHerriot

    JimHerriot Ready for Anything

    Go with Andreas' s Jonathan! A much better effort than mine (relegate it to the also rans!)

    Kind regards, always,

    Jim.
     
    JimHerriot, Apr 28, 2023
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  5. Jonathan Ball

    Jonathan Ball It's a way of life.

    That's excellent and thanks for taking the time and effort to tranlate, Gents.
     
    Jonathan Ball, Apr 28, 2023
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