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Franco Part 2: Murder in Africa

Real Dictators

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Astrai and the Spanish Foreign Legion

The Spanish foreign legion was founded by a man called Jose Milan Astrai. In the course of his career Astrai will lose an arm and an eye and battle. His chest bears the scars from multiple bullet wounds. He's a man who demands Franco's respect. As the two men become acquainted Astrai explains to Franco a grand idea that he's been keeping in his back pocket. An idea he believes will give the Spanish army the cutting edge it needs to regain its former glory.

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