At least this time it was for a legitimately good cause. Death to Nazis is life to humanity ๐
this post was submitted on 17 Jul 2025
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nowadays Myrtle Beach would need to be invaded by amphibious assault
In 1942 only the US was sending young people into war, unlike all those other countries
I mean, those other countries at war in 1942 probably weren't thinking they were going to be having a good time once they graduated from high school, even if they dodged getting sent to the meat grinder, considering the circumstances on the home fronts.
I have that exact Ikea desk table chipboard patterning
"Alright kid, which beaches do you want to go to? Southern Europe, Northern Europe or Southeast Asia?"
Better luck next time white boys........ I guess there were some benefits to being mixed race back then? Would have been drafted into a segregated unit, but I wouldn't have been dying on a beach in Normandy.
One of those rare times when systemic racism backfires I guess? Land of the free*
*Your experience may vary depending on melanin content.
14*
Slavery moment