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Austro-Hungarian trench raiders near Caporetto, 1917.
Trench raiding emerged as a tactical element of trench warfare during World War I, involving stealthy, nocturnal surprise assaults on enemy fortifications.
Groups of soldiers, often with their faces camouflaged in burnt cork, would navigate the hazardous stretch of no man's land, evading barbed wire and debris, to penetrate opposing trench lines. The expanse separating adversaries could span several hundred meters, rendering any daylight assault futile due to the vigilant watch of enemy sharpshooters and machine gunners who dominated the open battlefield.
Equipped with the U.S. M1917 "Knuckle Duster" trench knife and its accompanying leather sheath, raiders would employ stealth to approach and silently eliminate sentries, using the dim light of cigarettes or the sound of voices as guides. Upon securing a section, they aimed to swiftly achieve their objectives, often within minutes, knowing that prolonged presence increased the risk of encountering enโฆ 0 reply
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In 1989, a Costa Rican fisherman named Gilberto โChitoโ Shedden rescued a crocodile that had been shot in the head. After nursing the crocodile back to health, Chito released it back into the wild.
But to his surprise, the next day, the crocodile, whom he had named "Pocho," followed him home and ended up sleeping on his porch.
The crocodile kept returning, and over time, Chito began training Pocho. Slowly, they developed a deep bond that lasted a lifetime.
For over twenty years, Chito swam with Pocho in the river near his home, often at night. They would play, talk, and share affectionate moments, with Chito hugging, kissing, and caressing the crocodile.
Chito's first wife left him because of the time he spent with Pocho, but he shrugged it off, saying he could always find another wife, but never another Pocho. 0 reply
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