The Popular Colonel
Anthony Joseph Drexel Biddle was one of the most popular American Colonels in the war, as he was responsible for training men in hand-to-hand combat in both World Wars. He was well liked by soldiers, and his work helped strengthen the platoons he guided tremendously.
The Popular Colonel
As one story goes, he challenged Marines to do what they could to kill him with bayonets. In not time at all, the great Colonel had disarmed them all, showcasing just how good he was at his craft. He even got a mention in Sports Illustrated for his boxing skills later.
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