Mark KnopflerWe prayed these wars would end all wars --In war we know is no romance.")
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“We prayed these wars would end all wars. In war we know is no romance.” This is a popular quote from the movie, "The Best Years of Our Lives." The movie was based on a book written by William Manchester. In the book, Manchester wrote about his life as a soldier in World War II. He described his experiences in detail with research and honesty. While he described the horrors of war, he also wrote with great emotion about the camaraderie that helped him survive.
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