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quotations for world war II

Accidents As he opened the gate, he noticed me about 800 feet above and in front of him. They both remained motionless, staring. I then realized that my appearance was a bit odd. My right leg was no longer with me...the leather belt which attached it to my body had broken under the strain, and the leg, the Spitfire, and I had all parted company. Douglas Bader  (1910 - 1982) Adolf Hitler A racing tipster who only reached Hitler's level of accuracy would not do well for his clients. A. J. P. Taylor  (1906 - 1990) British historian Fascism is a religion; the twentieth century will be known in history as the century of Fascism. Benito Mussolini  (1883 - 1945) Italian dictator, 1933 I have only one purpose, the destruction of Hitler, and my life is much simplified thereby. If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the Devil in the House of Commons. W...