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The author, Ian Cavanough calls off the helicopters. Photo by 'Big Julie'.
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Chapter 51: We never go first

13/07/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4622 Views 2 Comments The Dat

Ya know, there’s a distinct disadvantage by being the middle platoon in Alpha Company. At the end of an operation

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