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Aug 2021
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61: The Third Republic Pt. 1 - The Magin...

WESLEY LIVESAY
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During the interwar period the French decided to take a bit of concrete and build some fortifications, 5 billion Francs later they had completed an impressive bit of construction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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