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Schlieffen was convinced that a modern enemy force. Although the emergence and nature of the prussian state are key subjects in the study of german history, the development of this once highly individual and dominant power is worthy of study in its own right. And the man in the high castle is among the most wellknown books that tackle that question. The major tasks of these units were moppingup for the following troops and employment as an advance guar.
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