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The infantryman's nightmare

12th December 1943: A New Zealand soldier describes the ordeal of touching a trip wire connected to the dreaded 'S' mine

Dec 12, 2023
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Men of the 8th Royal Fusiliers take a rest on the way down the slopes of Camino
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