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The ravine was deeper than I remembered; the distance to the castle greater. We never had a chance. And yet we did it.

— Vernon Baker Lasting Valor (1997)

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The Germans had more of an advantage and tougher defenses than we knew.

Lasting Valor (1997)

I, too, want to close wounds and answer the questions of World War II. Some wounds will not heal, some questions will not find answers. Even with a Medal of Honor, I remain haunted.

Lasting Valor (1997)

Dedicated to my grandfather, Samuel Joseph Baker, and the brave soldiers of the 92nd Infantry "Buffalo" Division who fought valiantly in Italy during World War II- especially the men I left behind. Well done, fellows. We did it.

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