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  1. 02-02-2022 15:09 #1

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    My father was a U.S. Navy veteran of this battle. Please see story:

    https://www.smithsonianmag.com/histo...awa-180975148/
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    Good spot, Bill, thanks for the note.
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    Absorbing article. Thanks, Bill.
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