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Discussion in 'WWII Books & Publications' started by Mahross, Feb 1, 2004.

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  1. Riter

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    Thanks, you're right. There were rebreathers but not scuba. Olexa was trained to swim as an army Sea Scout. Program was dropped and he never was deployed as such.
     
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    Embattled Witness by Bernard Haring. Catholic priest goes to war (drafted and served as saniter/medic).
     
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    Charles Cromwell Martin's Battle Diary. CCM was a CSM for the Canadian QOR.
     
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    The Guns of Normandy.
     
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    From what I've read, these were free divers led by Draper Kauffman. Their primary job was as demolition experts (UDT). Interesting read so far.
     
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    I recently read Swan or Slog, a really good book about the British army during Op Veritable. Even after 80 years, the author showed that there are myths which need to be dispelled.
     

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