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Part One: Alfredo Stroessner: The Luckiest Dictator

Behind the Bastards

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Von Kunt: A German General Officer in the First World War

The Chaco War, which results when Bolivia invades, is a fascinating conflict. It is going to be a test and ground for a lot of tactics that are key in World War II. Paraguay's army is commanded by Estegrabia, who's one of the best military leaders in the modern history of the Americas. And they use mortars very similarly to how you're going to see them during this conflict.

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