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Episode 25: Road to Huertgen, Forest in Hell

In Episode 25 of Greg Klein's Old School Rasslin Talk, Greg:

Takes an in-depth look at Paul Boesch's World War II book, "Road to Huertgen, Forest in Hell." 

Talks about the role Boesch played in the war, where, and how he was decorated. 

Looks at the two battles from 1944, Boesch describes in the book, including the massive battle in Huertgen Forest. 

Thinks about the comparison between 32-year-old Paul Boesch leading men at war and older Paul Boesch dealing with the boys in the dressing rooms. 

Gives tribute to the long list of those who Boesch references as having died in those 1944 battles. 

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