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Nazi Germany’s final days, and a GI’s unique souvenir

By Artur S.Posted on January 18, 2022June 29, 2024
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The souvenir was an unusual choice. With the fighting in Germany now over, Sgt. Robert J. Roeber decided to bring home an enemy hospital sign. […]

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