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They Volunteered For This: Merrill's Marauders

A film focusing on one of World War II’s most heroic and least talked about units, Merrill's Marauders. Legendary news anchor Tom Brokaw narrates the tale of a group of volunteer soldiers who specialized in “hit and run” tactics in the jungles and mountains of Burma.
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    They Volunteered For This: Merrill's Marauders

    Monday
    May 25

    1 Hour

    Merrill's Marauders, volunteers who specialized in "hit-and-run" tactics in the jungles and mountains of Burma during World War II, receive the Congressional Gold Medal in 2020.

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