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“I don't want to hear of any of you men getting into any fights with the British. But if you do, you'd better not get whipped.”

Quote by Curtis LeMay

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Curtis LeMay was a prominent military commander during World War II and the Korean War, known for his role in the strategic bombing campaign against Japan and his leadership of the United States Air Force. more

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