In the event of a victory o... by Pierre Laval, a French Politician

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“In the event of a victory over Germany by Soviet Russia and England, Bolshevism in Europe would inevitably follow. Under these circumstances I would prefer to see Germany win the war.”

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Pierre Laval

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Name: Pierre Laval

Nationality: French

Date of Birth: Jun 28, 1883

Date of Death: Oct 15, 1945

Profession: Politician

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