When Iraq and Afghanistan Marine veteran Andrew Biggio purchased an M1 Garand rifle, the same rifle his uncle had used in World War II, it led him on a journey to find the last living World War II veterans and document their stories – and have them sign his rifle. Newt’s guest is Andrew Biggio, author of The Rifle: Combat Stories from America’s Last WWII Veterans Told Through an M1 Garand.

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<p>When Iraq and Afghanistan Marine veteran Andrew Biggio purchased an M1 Garand rifle, the same rifle his uncle had used in World War II, it led him on a journey to find the last living World War II veterans and document their stories – and have them sign his rifle. Newt’s guest is Andrew Biggio, author of The Rifle: Combat Stories from America’s Last WWII Veterans Told Through an M1 Garand.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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Episode 264: Combat Stories from America’s Last WWII Veterans

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