Roanoke (CL 145) - Naval Cruise Book

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Finally, the assault- H-Hour plus-the climax of combined effort and grim determination, unity of action and the crowning symbolism of this, the might and right of NATO-battalions of infantry-three abreast in assault-Greek, Turk and American-forging, solidly, a link in world preservation.