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The Big Attack: Combat Heroes of WWIIRefusing to postpone marriage until the end of the war, Nurse Nancy Howard, was determined to be as close to her man as possible. Thanks to the company Chaplain and the hospital surgeon, the lovers were reunited to return home together to marry.

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The Big Attack: Combat Heroes of WWIIRefusing to postpone marriage until the end of the war, Nurse Nancy Howard, was determined to be as close to her man as possible. Thanks to the company Chaplain and the hospital surgeon, the lovers were reunited to return home together to marry.Restart available0WWII In Color: D-Day to Nazi DownfallEisenhower approves a plan to break German lines by Christmas. With just seven days to prepare, Monty ignores warnings, rushes the largest airborne assault ever, and pushes ahead despite rising risks.

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