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FICTION
What Is a Hero?
The Colonel said he understood that unusual assignments were the special forte of Smoot and the other N.C.O.’s
February
1
1943
LOUIS PAUL
What Is a Hero?
LOUIS PAUL
February
1
1943
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FICTION
What Is a Hero?
The Colonel said he understood that unusual assignments were the special forte of Smoot and the other N.C.O.’s
February
1
1943
LOUIS PAUL
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