As most every sane person alive knows that war is the closest thing to hell on earth, and we have sent our future, talented american young men, into a world war to save all people from ruthless oppressors. Our troops have been successful in northern Africa, on the beaches of northern France, and now in the Ardennes forest. Our young troops have gained valuable fighting experience in every battle and are now battle tested veterans. Veterans with a noble cause, that are up to the task in taking on the Germans on their home turf! This is the first counter offensive the Germans have executed - they have been retreating since our invasion of Africa. The Germans are now using civilians to carry out acts of sabotage against the Americans. This act of desperation will be denied by a group of US soldiers that are the most determined the world has ever seen. I have heard about unbelievable acts bravery in the face of unsurmountable odds - this group of Americans are our greatest generation. They are definitely heroes to our nation and to me.
I cannot express my anger in words regarding the news that I have just received about the mass murder of American prisoners of war at Malmedy. This is unacceptable by the Hague conventions.
We have a proud history of doing what is right even during a war. The POW facts listed below support this statement. Even in war there are rules that all need to adhere too.
We will prevail!!! We need everyone to keep their focus on the goal and help our troops in everyway possible.
Yours in Victory,
FDR
| | Percentage of
POWs that Died |
|---|
| Russian POWs held by Germans | 57.5% |
| German POWs held by Russians | 35.8% |
| American POWs held by Japanese | 33.0% |
| German POWs held by Eastern Europeans | 32.9% |
| British POWs held by Japanese | 24.8% |
| British POWs held by Germans | 3.5% |
| German POWs held by French | 2.58% |
| German POWs held by Americans | 0.15% |
| German POWs held by British | 0.03% |
