When youre sharing a foxhole with another man, you don't worry about what color he is, just whether or not he will protect your back

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This is a good example of how living in a war zone can bring out the best in people. It’s one thing to have your back protected by an army, but it’s another thing entirely when you have to rely on someone else to protect your back. Coming from the battlefields of WWII, this quote describes the mutual trust that developed between soldiers who were forced to work together in close quarters. It’s easy for soldiers to put their prejudices aside when their lives are on the line. Collaboration was vital in order to survive, and you couldn’t expect anyone else to do everything for you if you didn’t put your life on the line yourself.

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