14th October 1940
Barlog 8740 & 8743
Barlog cartoon postcard depicting soldiers seated around a table drinking and singing as more food and drink is delivered. Bestelll-Nr. 8740. Ref: 14.10.940
The caption reads:
'Here we are free as birds. These golden times will never return'
(Loose translation)
VARIATION
The same image as Bestell-Nr.8740 but with new text to the speech bubble, caption text to the upper right corner and a grey shaded background
The caption reads:
'Don’t worry, don’t worry Rosmarie!': 'The First Sea Lord can’t shake us'.
(With reference to Winston Churchill)
The soldiers depicted appear to be singing the popular 'Rosemarie Lied':
It's great to be a soldier dear, Rosemarie,
Not every day brings sunny cheer, Rosemarie,
But you, you are my maiden true, Rosemarie,
In all my thoughts I think of you, Rosemarie!
Chorus:
For soldiers have a simple creed:
Stay true in word as well in deed
Their hearts are pure, their souls are bound,
Once one true girl they've found!
Valleri, Valleralle ralle ra!
Rosemarie!
Two years will pass so quickly here, Rosemarie,
And when at last I hold you near, Rosemarie,
I'll kiss and whisper in your ear, Rosemarie,
From now on love, no need to fear, Rosemarie!
In faithfulness forevermore, Rosemarie,
I pledge to bind my soul with yours, Rosemarie,
Then take the pledge and raise your hand, Rosemarie,
In duty to the Fatherland! Rosemarie
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