Posted on Jan 3, 2022

60 Minutes Extended Stories: Ritchie Boys, a secret U.S. WWII unit bolstered by German-born Jews

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The Ritchie Boys were responsible for gathering more than half the actionable intelligence on the battlefield during World War II. For the many German-born Jews in their ranks, defeating the Nazis was heartbreakingly personal. Jon Wertheim reports.

60 Minutes Extended Stories: Ritchie Boys, a secret U.S. WWII unit bolstered by German-born Jews

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SPC Terry Page

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Posted 3 y ago

Thank You Henry Kissinger!

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SGT (Join to see)

Posted 3 y ago

I saw the on 60 minutes, very interesting.

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LTC John Mohor

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It was a really well done 60 minutes

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60 Minutes Extended Stories: Ritchie Boys, a secret U.S. WWII unit bolstered by German-born Jews

60 Minutes Extended Stories: Ritchie Boys, a secret U.S. WWII unit bolstered by German-born Jews

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