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I used to be able to read that because I can speak a bit of German.

Some of the language is so archaic that it is almost impossible to understand. One word I remember is Wergelt. Basically it means man's price. One had to pay that to prevent another from seeking revenge which at that time an obligation. They were literally blood feuds.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
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SGT (Join to see) My Minder in Germany "Robert" (Border Guard) Told Me if You can Speak English You can Speak German. Once upon a time they were Much More Similar.
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