Edward Conlon Quotes

In the military, when the enemy turned on the enemy, they called it “red on red.” Soldiers didn’t have to pretend to be sad about it.

Edward Conlon

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• In the military, when the enemy turned on the enemy, they called it “red on red.” Soldiers didn’t have to pretend to be sad about it.

  

  Edward Conlon
  • Military
  • Enemy
  • Soldiers