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Old August 3rd, 2003, 04:57 PM
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Carl G. E. von Mannerheim will become famous soon enough
I agree completely reddog, The men of USAFFE Did stem the Japanese Tide in the Early months of the Pacific.


Too bad our Philippine Garrison/ Philippine army was only up to 35% of its strength when war broke out.

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[ 06. August 2003, 07:57 PM: Message edited by: Carl G. E. von Mannerheim ]
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