2007-02-26 07:07:49 · 3 answers · asked by linlin 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
During the Second World War. 1939 -- 1945
"Ordinary Men in Extraordinary Circumstances".
Winston Churchill of England speaking about the pilots that flew during the "Battle of Britain" Also, " Never have so few done so much " "Ordinary men in Extraordinary Circumstances "
This was also stated about the AVG ( American Voluntary Group )
ie the Flying Tigers, fighting for China. Some of the time, the odds were 10 15, or 20 to one.
2007-02-26 09:29:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Captain Kurk on the starship "Interprise" since this is a standard phrase used at the Acadamy. However, he may also have been quoting Herb Brooks character in the film "Miracle".
2007-02-26 08:13:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Herb Brooks, 1980 Hockey coach for USA
2007-02-26 07:10:38 · answer #3 · answered by song gurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋