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The Rise of Right-Wing Leagues in France
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The rise of right-wing leagues in France in the mid-1920s was fueled by the veterans mystique, which was a near worship of the front generation. Despite most veterans not joining the leagues, the idea that their sacrifices were betrayed by leftist leaders became a popular right-wing rallying cry.
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