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FDR: “The more of such troops we have in the field, the sooner the war will be won, and the smaller will be the cost in…”

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The more of such troops we have in the field, the sooner the war will be won, and the smaller will be the cost in casualties.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt emphasizes that having more trained troops will lead to a quicker victory and fewer casualties in the war.

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