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Arkansas World War II Legend Subject of Recent Book

By Kyle Kellams

Published June 7, 2022 at 4:38 PM CDT

One of the most decorated men in World War II was Arkansas native Maurice “Footsie” Britt. Author Alex Kershaw profiles Britt, as well as three other Americans who also earned medal after medal, in his new book Against All Odds.

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