The second front has been opened, and Allied forces are invading Vichy French Northwest Africa. But did you know that it could very well have been an invasion of Europe taking place right now instead? Lets examine how this idea came about, and why it never worked out.

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Fabien Tell - Other Sides of Glory
Jon Bjork - Shrouded in Conspiracy

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