Ryan is a total ripoff of Sahara.
Sahara- Boggie leading men to find the one well in the Sahara, before convincing his men to fight off an overwhelming attack by the Germans, only to be saved by the German's thirst.
Ryan- Hanks leading men to find one soldier in Normandy, before convincing his men to fight off an overwhelming attack by the Germans, only to be saved by Mustangs.
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