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Apr 2024
53m 4s

USA: War Is Hell - A Soldier’s Story

Goalhanger
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In a follow up to our superb episode in which John McManus opened up the archives to a glut of post-war surveys of US soldiers, the boys really dig into the harrowing experience of fighting in the Italian campaign. Not only do we look at the nightmarish conditions in Europe, but also the racism and bloodthrist of American soldiers against Japanese troops.  A ... Show More
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