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  • Time we come to go in the Jerries was a bit back from the beach; I reckon they're a mile or two inland by this time.

    The Breaking Wave Shute, Nevil, 1899-1960 1955

  • The soldier said, "Well, the Eye-ties are alright, and the Jerries are alright, but the mosquitoes are bloody awful."

    Postwar Treatment of Germany 1944

  • Jerries change bread that the Greeks bring us for our watches.

    The Road to Wolfsberg 2010

  • I reached the river in pitch darkness and swan across without making enough noise to attract the Jerries.

    Walter (Bill) Gossner 2010

  • The Jerries have a lot on hand, but they are far from beaten yet.

    Work Camp 2124 L 2010

  • Two Jerries passed me just as I had got under this noisome mess and fired a short burst into the stall.

    Walter (Bill) Gossner 2010

  • One could almost judge the strength of the opposing forces as the Jerries were using mostly spandaus, the peculiar spang of which is unmistakable.

    Walter (Bill) Gossner 2010

  • From here on the Jerries had been rooted out although I was told some strong German patrols were operating well to the south.

    Walter (Bill) Gossner 2010

  • All the wops in the world and half the Jerries versus two men, a boy and a flying hearse.

    Storyteller Donald Sturrock 2010

  • “Why would the bloody Jerries want the damn place?” he said, and sitting up, huddled into his shirt.

    Songs of Love & Death George R. R. Martin 2010

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