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1943 FRANCE / DEFENCE: World War II: R.A.F. bombers carry out attack on French arms factory
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4:19Now PlayingDate: 26th August 1943
Location: DENAIN VALENCIENNES, FRANCE
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
FRANCE: Valenciennes: Denain:
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