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“Belgian Army had abandoned the town, the Germans were on their way in, and we reveled in the blessed limbo between the two events. After resting and eating we went to the lobby to survey the deserted town, but when we reached the entrance we” quote by Bryrick — Download Open image

““Belgian Army had abandoned the town, the Germans were on their way in, and we reveled in the blessed limbo between the two events. After resting and eating we went to the lobby to survey the deserted town, but when we reached the entrance we””

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