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At the time of filming, Tom Hanks asked military consultant Dale Dye if Forrest Gump would really have been able to succeed as a soldier. Dye told him, "Forrest Gump would make an excellent sold…

Long's Digest   Top Stories For You   Could a mentally handicapped person like Forrest Gump actually be drafted into the military during Vietnam? John Leavy, History Teacher (2016-present) • Updated April 17, 2019 At the time of filming, Tom Hanks asked military consultant Dale Dye if Forrest Gump would really have been able to succeed as a soldier. Dye told him, "Forrest Gump would ... Read More » 942K 6.2K 364   The US helped China, Japan, and S. Korea industrialize and become wealthy. Japan and South Korea show their gratitude to the USA by being strong allies. Why does China treat the US as an enemy? Xiao Zhuang, knows Mandarin Chinese • Answered November 29 The question really only needs a quick answer: United States did indeed help China industrialize – – the Republic of China. Just as the US chose South Korea, the US made its... Read More » 27.8K 348 71   What would happen if a German Shepherd puppy and a wolf puppy were switched at birth? Abe, Former Royal Marines Commando and now a shepherd once more. • Updated December 21 In truth by the Gsd the Cub would highly probably be rejected and need handfeeding by bottle or face death by starvation. And the gsd pup would highly likely be killed by mo... Read More » 8.2K 83 4   How was Field Marshal Paulus treated when he returned to Germany after spending 10 years in Soviet custody, for surrendering in the Battle of Stalingrad? Scott Tyson, I served in the military and have studied miltary history • Answered December 31, 2020 He returned to communist East Germany where I imagine he was treated well enough. After all, the country was a Soviet satellite and Paulus did collaborate with the Soviets ... Read More » 321.6K 2K 161   Vietnam was a part of China in the past. Why doesn't China take back Vietnam? Lê Văn Duyệt, General from Ho Chi Minh City (1900) • Answered March 12 Of course I'm not disagreeing with you,that Vietnam was a part of China in the past. But gonna to say with you,majority of Vietnamese will never accept to be a part of Chin... Read More » 448K 438 50 Read More in Your Feed

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