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In with a chancellor: dissecting Britain’s growth plan

The Intelligence from The Economist

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The Strategic Importance of Upper Silesia During WWII

This chapter explores the historical significance of Upper Silesia, focusing on its rich coal and zinc resources that fueled Germany's wartime industry during World War II. It also highlights the region's liberation by the Red Army in 1945, set against a backdrop of both industrial development and tragic events like the Auschwitz concentration camp.

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