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The Time of Their Lives
Sixty years ago, millions of American men did extraordinary things in World War II. But you've never read anything like this.
June
1
2005
Tom Junod
The Time of Their Lives
Tom Junod
June
1
2005
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The Time of Their Lives
Sixty years ago, millions of American men did extraordinary things in World War II. But you've never read anything like this.
June
1
2005
Tom Junod
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