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“Swinging first and swinging to kill is all that matters now.”

Book:Ernie's war: the best of Ernie Pyle's World War II dispatches

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Ernie's war: the best of Ernie Pyle's World War II dispatches

This book collects selected dispatches by the renowned journalist Ernie Pyle, offering a firsthand account of the struggles and triumphs of American soldiers during World War II. more

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Ernie Pyle

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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