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bmichaelh

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7. War and Remembrance

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 10:35 PM

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This is demonstrated in the TV series based on Herman Wouk's War and Remembrance.

FDR demanded unconditional surrender after Casablanca Conference.

Reporters and initially, Churchill were surprised.

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