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The Giant Killer’s Story
Even as David of Bethlehem slew Goliath with his sling, Lieutenant David Waybur stopped an Italian tank with a tommy gun
June
1
1944
PAUL GALLICO
The Giant Killer’s Story
PAUL GALLICO
June
1
1944
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The Giant Killer’s Story
Even as David of Bethlehem slew Goliath with his sling, Lieutenant David Waybur stopped an Italian tank with a tommy gun
June
1
1944
PAUL GALLICO
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