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FDR: The greatest tribute which can be paid to the courage and fighting ability of these splendid soldiers in Italy is to…

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The greatest tribute which can be paid to the courage and fighting ability of these splendid soldiers in Italy is to point out that although their strength is about equal to that of the Germans they oppose, the Allies have been continuously on the offensive.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt praises the courage and offensive capability of Allied soldiers in Italy despite facing equal strength from the Germans.

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