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First Lieutenant Max Immelmann (1890 - 1916), a letter to his mother, Douai, 10th/11th June 1915 Written in pencil. He writes on eight pages "I hope you did not place an announcement in the newspaper, publicising my receipt of the Iron Cross 2nd class. But if you have, please send me the newspaper clipping." He also asks his mother to forward a letter to a young French woman in German captivity. Signed "Your son Max", the last page with identically signed addition from 11th June. On 3rd June 1915 Immelmann experiences his first air combat. He and his observer L,
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