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Short Stuff: The Ritchie Boys

Stuff You Should Know

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The Ritchie Boys: Unlikely Heroes of WWII

This chapter explores the extraordinary history of the Ritchie Boys, a diverse group of soldiers, including Native Americans and Jewish refugees, who volunteered for the U.S. Army during World War II. It examines their specialized training at Camp Ritchie, focusing on their unique intelligence skills that utilized cultural knowledge instead of forceful interrogation methods.

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