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PATTON'S STARS as lieutenant general are unpacked by aides ready to cope with any promotion.
PATTON'S ARRIVAL at Djebel Kouif to assume command of the II Corps resembled triumphal entry into conquered capital. Chickens fled before screaming sirens as Patton, standing erect, swept into village in a command car emblazoned with stars and initials of his old command.
PATTON'S ORDERS for troops to wear helmets at all times seriously inconvenienced Army mechanics.
"CASUALTY" BEEF formed piece de resistance at General Terry Allen's 1st Division mess. Allen claimed cattle were killed in crossfire between rough-and-ready GIs and enemy.
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BRITISH UNIFORMS in Africa often were very individual, prompting more than one GI to ask, "Shall I shoot it or salute it?"
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