[Continued on previous page] The Germans are fighting a losing battle but they are still fighting. It is some consolation to know that every civilian killed is German, that every shell and every bomb drops on German soil and German industry. That every foot of progress is a reminder to the German people of Nazi lies. They may hold out for some time yet but they gain nothing but misery, hunger, death and destruction from their sowing of greed and aggression. Many planes flew over today. We couldn’t see them because of the clouds. The 2D platoon was shelled again today. No casualties. Studied maps for a while tonight. Hit the sack at 2200.
Friday, 2 March [1945] Auw, Germany
Up at 0600. Had early chow, then went to Bn. picked up rations and mail, returned to C.P. Received 1 letter and a box of candy. Managed to write two letters tonight. The weather has turned a little colder. It is snowing now but don’t believe that it will amount to anything. I have some cigars somewhere in the mail. I hope they arrive soon. They help my morale tremendously. Lots of planes today in spite of limited visibility. Plenty of armored forces in this vicinity. I believe that the full force of our new offensive is yet to be brought to bear. The roads are still in terrible condition but the engineers are working like mad men. They do a wonderful job. A few shells came over today but we would feel lost without them. We have been very fortunate as far as casualties go. Hope our good luck continues. Hit the sack 2000.
