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Old 03-10-2014, 11:35   #1
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If WWI Was a Bar Fight

Too bad this wasn't around when I was in school. WWI conflict summed up in one easy lesson.
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Old 03-10-2014, 15:49   #2
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I find that significantly less than accurate, on several counts, but funny nonetheless.

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Old 03-10-2014, 17:02   #3
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I thought the "history" books were less confusing.
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Old 03-10-2014, 17:26   #4
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And the 'Dolchstoßlegende' lives on...

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