Two Generals bet £5 over the outcome of WWII
source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/7034587/Two-generals-bet-5-over-t...
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Two generals have been revealed to have placed a £5 bet over the fate of Europe during World War Two.
The slip which recorded their deal is now being auctioned off and is expected to reach £12,000.
The slip of paper, signed by British General Bernard Montgomery and his American counterpart General Dwight Eisenhower at the bottom, reads: “Agreement entered into, Oct 11, 1943, between Generals Eisenhower & Montgomery Amount £5 — General E bets war with Germany will end before Xmas 1944. Local Time.”
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/7034587/Two-generals-...
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The slip which recorded their deal is now being auctioned off and is expected to reach £12,000.
The slip of paper, signed by British General Bernard Montgomery and his American counterpart General Dwight Eisenhower at the bottom, reads: “Agreement entered into, Oct 11, 1943, between Generals Eisenhower & Montgomery Amount £5 — General E bets war with Germany will end before Xmas 1944. Local Time.”
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/7034587/Two-generals-...
http://www.highestfive.com/wp-content/uploads/world_war_2.jpg
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