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    15-069 Garand Picture of the day - Messina, Sicily, August 1943.



    A U.S. reconnaissance unit searches for enemy snipers in Messina, Sicily, on August 1943.
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    When you are dangling yourself before the guns, is it more like "trolling" for snipers?

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    Well, we did have a drill for that.
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    Reminds me of Sgt Boitnott in Korea who had his spotter stand up to draw sniper fire, then shot the muzzle flash
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    I remember that story... Our drill was similar.
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    Inverse whack-a-mole.

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    Also reminds me of the Civil War general whose troops were cowering in their trenches under Reb fire... he stood up and yelled, "Don't worry, boys, they couldn't hit a barn at this distance!" Wham! a sniper shot him dead.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Seijasicon View Post
    Reminds me of Sgt Boitnott in Korea who had his spotter stand up to draw sniper fire, then shot the muzzle flash
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