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THE VETERANS' PRESS: Reflections from a World War II Prisoner of War
December 21, 2021 1:06 a.m.

THE VETERANS' PRESS: Reflections from a World War II Prisoner of War

'Silent Night' and 'Joy to the World' help World War II Prisoner of War find 'Hope' in captivity

It was early morning on Dec. 21, 1944, and U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Joe Zelazny was headed back to his battalion near the small town of Martelange, Belgium.