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Quote by Ernie Pyle

“Our artillery... The Germans feared it almost more than anything we had.”

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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