Atlantic Wall FRANCE - National Geographic Magazine

Atlantic Wall FRANCE - National Geographic Magazine

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(1939 boundaries)
Axis-controlled area
Allied-controlled area
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ENGLAND
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PRUSSIA
(GERMANY)
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