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Simple stories. Simple words.

Simple stories. Simple words.

Ernie Pyle

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Ernie Pyle and his sheltie, Cheetah.

They were simple stories told with simple words.

Nothing about the generals or military strategy or troop movements, or even much about the enemy.

They were stories about the little guy.

The ordinary foot soldier who fought in the mud, never got warm or clean, was always tired and earned little pra…

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