Description
Autograph letter (postcard) signed, 1 1/2 pages (both sides), 4 x 6 inch, (Bonn), 7.09.1954 (after his release), in German, to his wife Pauline `Liny` in Bad Wiessee - Kesselring sends greetings and writes about his worries & upcoming activities, written and signed by Albert Kesselring in blue ink "Albert" - also signed as sender "Kesselring", attractively mounted (removable) for display with a photograph, shows Kesselring in a chest-up portrait in uniform (altogether 11,75 x 8,25 inch), with mild signs of wear - in fine to very fine condition.
In parts:
"Meine liebe Liny!
Einen lieben Morgengruß! Grüße auch von Uschi und [...] und den verschiedensten Männern vom [...] hat auf mein Einschreibe-Schreiben telegraphiert, daß alles in Ordnung geht. Wenigstens eine Sorge weniger. Heute geht es nach [...] 10. in Heidelberg. [...] Thilo ist in [...] hat sich schon mit Uschi getroffen. U. ist ganz malade von dem Lärm [...] in der Nähe. Und 2 Tage habe ich hier etwas gearbeitet. Wir müssen einen Tag finden, dass ich ab Mitte September tatsächlich schreiben kann. [...]"
Translated:
"My dear Liny!
A lovely morning greeting! Greetings also from Uschi and [...] and the various men from [...] telegraphed to my registered letter that everything was going well. At least one less thing to worry about. Today we're going to [...] 10th in Heidelberg. [...] Thilo is in [...] has already met with Uschi. U. is completely miserable because of the noise [...] nearby. And I did some work here for 2 days. We have to find a day that I can actually write starting in mid-September. [...]"
Further Information on the person
Profession:
(1885-1960) German Luftwaffe Generalfeldmarschall during World War II
Year of Birth: 1885
Albert Kesselring was born on November 30, 1885, in Marktsteft, Bavaria, Germany. He joined the German Army in 1904 and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a pilot during World War I. Kesselring was credited with shooting down 29 enemy aircraft during the war.
After the war, Kesselring remained in the military and became a strong supporter of the Nazi Party. He quickly gained favor with Adolf Hitler and was promoted to various high-ranking positions within the Luftwaffe, the German Air Force. Kesselring played a significant role in the planning and execution of the Blitzkrieg tactics that the German military used to quickly conquer much of Europe during World War II.
Kesselring's strategic planning and leadership skills were highly praised by his superiors, and he was given command of various important military campaigns. However, his reputation was tainted by his involvement in atrocities committed by German forces, particularly in Italy.
After the war, Kesselring was tried and convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity. He was sentenced to death, but his sentence was later commuted to life imprisonment. Kesselring died on July 16, 1960, in a prison in Bad Nauheim, Germany.
Despite his controversial legacy, Albert Kesselring remains a significant figure in military history, known for his strategic brilliance and his role in shaping the tactics of modern warfare.
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