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Franco Part 2: Murder in Africa

2021/5/18
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Francisco Franco's early military career in North Africa was marked by rapid promotions and a near-fatal injury, which propelled his rise through the ranks and established his reputation for bravery.

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In 1917, Franco is posted to northern Spain. He courts a local schoolgirl named Carmen. But soon, a charismatic army superior convinces Franco to return to Africa. In Morocco, he brutalises the local population. Climbing the military ranks, Franco becomes something of a celebrity. Meanwhile, Spain itself spirals towards civil war.

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