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Old 05-30-2011, 06:49   #1
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This is a decent Memorial Day read by an author at the Jewish World Review.

http://www.jewishworldreview.com/col...erg053011.php3
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Old 05-30-2011, 13:11   #2
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Great Read!!! Thanks......
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Old 05-30-2011, 14:39   #3
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The Devil's Brigade .........
I recall when watching this movie the part where the General told William Holden not to go out leading his men on patrol because officers aren't expendable....... Loved hls response back asking at what rank are they expendable?......

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Old 05-30-2011, 15:17   #4
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I recall when watching this movie the part where the General told William Holden not to go out leading his men on patrol because officers aren't expendable....... Loved hls response back asking at what rank are they expendable?......

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The Devil's Brigade. Just finished watching it.
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