Foxhole Memories
WWII memories17 total reviews
Comment from Liz O'Neill
This is a good summary for others to look at and reflect on whether they identified with it or not: "In the height of the war, 1943, to be exact, I was convinced that evil came in two very distinct forms. One, blond haired, blue eyed, goose-stepping devils, and the other soulless, slanty-eyed Japs."
I like how you have inserted regional dialect.
This is very poignant: "I heard the crack of a rifle and Nick was down.& then how the enemy soldier showed him how to act dead. The enemy soldiers saved his life. A wonderful conclusion the struggle & questions of life. A+
reply by the author on 29-May-2024
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This is a good summary for others to look at and reflect on whether they identified with it or not: "In the height of the war, 1943, to be exact, I was convinced that evil came in two very distinct forms. One, blond haired, blue eyed, goose-stepping devils, and the other soulless, slanty-eyed Japs."
I like how you have inserted regional dialect.
This is very poignant: "I heard the crack of a rifle and Nick was down.& then how the enemy soldier showed him how to act dead. The enemy soldiers saved his life. A wonderful conclusion the struggle & questions of life. A+
Comment Written 29-May-2024
reply by the author on 29-May-2024
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Thank you so much. I always like to think there are good people. I appreciate the six and the wonderful feedback. Gretchen
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....my pleasure...
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Congratulations on winning the contest, you deserved it.
You are such a great writer, your stories are always engaging and fun to read. The characters are very realistic.
Well done.
reply by the author on 18-May-2024
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Congratulations on winning the contest, you deserved it.
You are such a great writer, your stories are always engaging and fun to read. The characters are very realistic.
Well done.
Comment Written 17-May-2024
reply by the author on 18-May-2024
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Thank you so much for this. Gretchen
Comment from Ric Myworld
Wow, congratulations on your outstanding contest-winning story. It's made an impression on me that will last for a long while to come. Sorry I didn't catch it first time around. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 14-May-2024
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Wow, congratulations on your outstanding contest-winning story. It's made an impression on me that will last for a long while to come. Sorry I didn't catch it first time around. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 14-May-2024
reply by the author on 14-May-2024
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No worries. I'm glad you liked this. Gretchen
Comment from Wendy G
Excellent story. Authentic , real, and very moving. And a great message, which is timeless and relevant to today. I can see why it won the contest. Well done.
Wendy
reply by the author on 14-May-2024
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Excellent story. Authentic , real, and very moving. And a great message, which is timeless and relevant to today. I can see why it won the contest. Well done.
Wendy
Comment Written 14-May-2024
reply by the author on 14-May-2024
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Thank you, Wendy. I'm most appreciative of both the nice review and the sixth star. Gretchen
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is an endearing and touching story Gretchen and it is delivered with your skilful pen to bring a tear to our eyes. We are taught to hate the enemy in war in order to make us fight without showing compassion, but here in the midst of the battle compassion shone like a light from Heaven. I loves your fine story, no wonder it won the contest, much enjoyed, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 14-May-2024
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This is an endearing and touching story Gretchen and it is delivered with your skilful pen to bring a tear to our eyes. We are taught to hate the enemy in war in order to make us fight without showing compassion, but here in the midst of the battle compassion shone like a light from Heaven. I loves your fine story, no wonder it won the contest, much enjoyed, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 14-May-2024
reply by the author on 14-May-2024
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Thank you very much, Dolly. Both for the wonderful review and the extra star. Gretchen
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You are most welcome Gretchen, so well deserved x x x
Comment from T B Botts
Hi Gretchen,
I wish that the politicians who put us into the wars would have to don the helmets and grab the guns and grenades and confront each other on the battlefield. Unfortunately, that isn't going to happen. There is always going to be evil in the world, and left unchecked, it will overtake us all. It needs to be dealt with. Obviously, there are good people everywhere. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 14-May-2024
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Hi Gretchen,
I wish that the politicians who put us into the wars would have to don the helmets and grab the guns and grenades and confront each other on the battlefield. Unfortunately, that isn't going to happen. There is always going to be evil in the world, and left unchecked, it will overtake us all. It needs to be dealt with. Obviously, there are good people everywhere. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 13-May-2024
reply by the author on 14-May-2024
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Thank you, Tom. I'm with you. We will always need our military. Gretchen
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is a great story about a man's humanity to someone who was in theory his enemy. It is great to know that both young Americans made it back from the war and had good lives when the war was done. Sadly, we don't know the fate of the hero of this story.
reply by the author on 14-May-2024
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This is a great story about a man's humanity to someone who was in theory his enemy. It is great to know that both young Americans made it back from the war and had good lives when the war was done. Sadly, we don't know the fate of the hero of this story.
Comment Written 13-May-2024
reply by the author on 14-May-2024
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Thank you, Carol. I never thought of the fate of the German. A valid statement. Gretchen
Comment from royowen
Great story, even though this is fiction, it would've been true, not all Germans were fanatical nazis, in fact only a smattering of Germans would've been. But yes, many human beings by nature are compassionate. Beautifully written as always, well done, blessings Roy
Typo : A slight glitch in your story Gretchen, Germany invaded Belgium in May 1940, English troops were long gone, they evacuated Dunkirk, France in June 1940, America didn't enter war until December 1941. Joined Britain in British isles January 1942. Then after D Day landings in June 1944.
reply by the author on 14-May-2024
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Great story, even though this is fiction, it would've been true, not all Germans were fanatical nazis, in fact only a smattering of Germans would've been. But yes, many human beings by nature are compassionate. Beautifully written as always, well done, blessings Roy
Typo : A slight glitch in your story Gretchen, Germany invaded Belgium in May 1940, English troops were long gone, they evacuated Dunkirk, France in June 1940, America didn't enter war until December 1941. Joined Britain in British isles January 1942. Then after D Day landings in June 1944.
Comment Written 13-May-2024
reply by the author on 14-May-2024
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Thanks, Roy. These were Americans but I didn't do any real research. Lol. I appreciate your info. Gretchen
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Well done
Comment from barbara.wilkey
AMEN!! I needed to read something positive today. Thank you for reposting this. We often forget with the negative garbage going around that there is also a lot of good.
reply by the author on 14-May-2024
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AMEN!! I needed to read something positive today. Thank you for reposting this. We often forget with the negative garbage going around that there is also a lot of good.
Comment Written 13-May-2024
reply by the author on 14-May-2024
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Thanks, Barbara. I'm glad you saw the good in this. Gretchen
Comment from BethShelby
This is good and true. The those we consider the enemy in war are juat like us. They are there because they are sent there by others and they are evil. War can change people sometimes into someone with different moral valujes but and act of kindness may change you ro the better. I loved the story.
reply by the author on 13-May-2024
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This is good and true. The those we consider the enemy in war are juat like us. They are there because they are sent there by others and they are evil. War can change people sometimes into someone with different moral valujes but and act of kindness may change you ro the better. I loved the story.
Comment Written 13-May-2024
reply by the author on 13-May-2024
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Thank you so much, Beth. Gretchen
