publication date: Wednesday, November 6, 2013 (part of Fall 2013)

category: Military

clue: This heroic machine-gunner went to Hell and back, and later went to Hollywood and back.

explanation: Murphy was hailed as a hero for his actions during WWII. He later played himself in the film To Hell and Back and appeared in several other movies. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, and Mike Rothstein

Allies: Just in time for Veterans Day, here are five goos representing America, Britain, and Russia's combined presence in World War II, from the homefront to the front lines.

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