Word: canteeners
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...Both men seemed calm," Chickering short-waved, "but MacArthur borrowed a canteen and his hand trembled as he held it to his lips. Watching his expression, there was no mistaking his elation...
...beach, swings and throws a shot to the left. Next in are the amphtracks, and then the landing boats, loaded with troops. Presently the beach has a jeep, a bulldozer, a U.S. flag. These things make the landing official. I gulp scalding tea from an Army canteen cup and wade ashore...
...raked the Germans across the river. But when the first force of Americans pushed off, the river splattered around them with machine-gun and mortar fire. Each of the 26 boats carried a dozen men, but only 13 boats returned for more paratroopers. Some paddled, some bailed with their canteen cups. This time only eight boats returned (one carried back three dead and four wounded). After the third trip there were only five boats. They kept going...
...Canteen? I'm sure the servicemen would welcome...
Each man kept his musket, powder horn, wooden canteen, knapsack and uniform. In his pocket were four months' wages in promissory notes, marketable at only two shillings to the pound. Veterans who thought this a meager reward (as most did) had the option of staying in camp until their enlistments were up. But, as Washington had shrewdly guessed, what every one wanted most was to get home...