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Quote by John Gunther

“Touch water in the West and you touch everything.”

Quote by John Gunther

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John Gunther was an American journalist renowned for his coverage of the European war front. His work, 'Inside Europe,' chronicled his personal experiences and observations during World War II, becoming a classic. more

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