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“Marines have a cynical approach to war. They believe in three things; liberty, payday and that when two Marines are together in a fight, one is being wasted. Being a minority group militarily, they are proud and sensitive in their dealings with other military organizations. A Marine's concept of a perfect battle is to have other Marines on the right and left flanks, Marine aircraft overhead and Marine artillery and naval gunfire backing them up.”

Quote by Ernie Pyle

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Ernie Pyle was an American journalist renowned for his war correspondence. Born on August 3, 1900, and killed on April 18, 1945, Pyle's work focused on the everyday experiences of soldiers during World War II, earning him widespread acclaim and a Pulitzer Prize. more

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