'We aim to please, you aim too, please.' An American soldier reads a sign intended for directing U.S. troops to not waste ammunition, by warning of an ammo shortage. Likely somewhere in France, February 20th 1945 - History Education Network

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‘We aim to please, you aim too, please.’ An American soldier reads a sign intended for directing U.S. troops to not waste ammunition, by warning of an ammo shortage. Likely somewhere in France, February 20th 1945

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