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James and Sean discuss the classic 1941 film Sergeant York and the story of Alvin York, a decorated American soldier from World War I.

James and Sean discuss the classic 1941 film Sergeant York, which tells the fascinating story of Alvin York, one of the most decorated American soldiers of the First World War. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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