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                <text>Return to freedom : the war memoirs of Col. Samuel C. Grashio, USAF (Ret.) / by Samuel C. Grashio and Bernard Norling ; [maps, Scott Greenawalt]</text>
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Grashio tells his story in graphic detail, assisted by the history professor, Norling, who provided the historical background, context and notes.</text>
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