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On Sat. 01 may 1943 The 2nd Moroccan Infantry Division and the 3rd Alg.....

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The 2nd Moroccan Infantry Division and the 3rd Algerian Infantry Division (converted from the Constantine temporary Division), the first two formations of Charles de Gaulle's revitalised French Army, were created. They would be committed to Italy at the end of November and December respectively.

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