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In Gironde, in search of the Tirailleurs who died in the fields, before the First World War

They are called Tirailleurs: 200,000 black African soldiers fought in the First World War. 15% fell for France. But some died before fighting, as in Gironde, were interned in a “wintering camp” and succumbed to disease.

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