The Latino military fare badly when they stumble into war with the gri…

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The Latino military fare badly when they stumble into war with the gringos. But in the torture, murder, and massacre of their own people, they have always performed with brilliance and elan. ✨ Edward Abbey (2015). A Voice Crying in the Wilderness, p.57, RosettaBooks
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