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One Man's War: Fighting Through Italy (P...

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What happened to Sam to get sent home from Italy? When did Sam's war end? How did Sam feel when he went home and saw his family? Join Jim and Al for part 4 of a new series focussing on one man's war, as they follow the exploits of Sam Bradshaw in 6th Royal Tank Regiment in North Africa and Italy. Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and un ... Show More
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