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"Brilliant Idea of Yours, Captain! These New Men Look at It as Great Sport"
July
1
1943
"Brilliant Idea of Yours, Captain! These New Men Look at It as Great Sport"
July
1
1943
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"Brilliant Idea of Yours, Captain! These New Men Look at It as Great Sport"
July
1
1943
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