VE Day was a milestone victory in Europe but the war went on for the Diggers
VE Day was a milestone victory in Europe but the war went on for the Diggers
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VE Day was a milestone victory in Europe but the war went on for the Diggers
VE Day was a milestone victory in Europe but the war went on for the Diggers
