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TIL in WWII the wife of a Russian Officer found out her husband was killed in action and wrote a letter to Stalin stating: She build a tank, wants revenge on “the fascist dogs”, Stalin’s permission for her to be sent to the frontline and to name her tank ‘FIGHTING GIRLFRIEND’. Stalin said yes.

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