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The Stubborn Man
"Absorbing all enemy fire," the late Private Joe P. Martinez bravely led the attack at Attu
April
1
1944
PAUL GALLICO
The Stubborn Man
PAUL GALLICO
April
1
1944
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The Stubborn Man
"Absorbing all enemy fire," the late Private Joe P. Martinez bravely led the attack at Attu
April
1
1944
PAUL GALLICO
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