Peek Into A Soldier’s Life WWII

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This Fabulous Century, Time-Life

Leathernecks on Guadalcanal use a fallen tree as a makeshift laundromat, scrubbing jungle dirt out of their battle fatigues.

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Soldiers rest in the shadow of a marble trophy from Anzio, Italy, donning a regulation tin hat.

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An English Red Cross lady offers coffee and donuts to a G.I. and his captain.

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Finally in Paris, U.S. infantrymen share an al fresco meal with celebrating townsfolk.