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Sherman A1

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3. The Merchant Marine had it tough and yes, it was far too long

Reply to captain queeg (Reply #2)

Sun Mar 29, 2020, 06:58 AM

Mar 2020

For their efforts to be recognized. As to the casualty rate being the highest I don’t know if it compares to the Eighth Air Force but all the loses meant someone wasn’t coming home to a family and I’m sure were felt equally by those left behind.

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Was just watching a video about Lend-Lease. [View all] captain queeg Mar 2020 OP

Just read an interesting piece on the era Sherman A1 Mar 2020 #1

In the video I thought I heard it said that the merchant marine suffered more casualties captain queeg Mar 2020 #2

The Merchant Marine had it tough and yes, it was far too long Sherman A1 Mar 2020 #3

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