St Mihiel 1918: The American Expeditionary Forces’ trial by fire

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1 mile = 1.6km

1oz = 28g

1ft = 0.3m

1 gal = 4.5 liters

1 ton (US) = 0.9 tonnes

1lb = 0.45kg

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1in. = 2.54cm/25.4mm

1pt = 0.47 liters

1hp = 0.745kW

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