War can be a nasty business. It’s no wonder soldiers sometimes enjoy a bit of cheeky humor. This ancient Greek sling bullet was cast with the word DEXAI on it, meaning “Catch!” or “Take that!”
It’s in much the same spirit as these American soldiers in World War II offering “Easter eggs” for Adolf Hitler.
Some things just don’t change.
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