July 4, 1944
RUSSIANS CAPTURE MINSK ON 11TH DAY OF PUSH; AMERICANS OPEN NEW OFFENSIVE IN NORMANDY; NEW U.S. LANDING MADE IN SOUTHWEST PACIFIC
July 4, 1944
Dear Margaret,
No fireworks this Independence Day. The radio played American tunes all day, but that was the only evidence of a holiday. This evening, however, we had sandwiches, beer, and the remainder of the pretzels. Later we played poker, and I had my usual good luck. Sometimes I think I must be in the wrong business.
Much love,
Herb
