Merrill's Marauders
The 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) , known as Merrill's Marauders , was a WW2 specialized unit of light infantry, which was used by the US …
The 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) , known as Merrill's Marauders , was a WW2 specialized unit of light infantry, which was used by the US …
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