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FICTION
The Hero's House of Cards
With his propaganda work, one woman to support him and another to inspire him, the oberleutnant had been quite happy
December
1
1944
CURT RIESS
The Hero's House of Cards
CURT RIESS
December
1
1944
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FICTION
The Hero's House of Cards
With his propaganda work, one woman to support him and another to inspire him, the oberleutnant had been quite happy
December
1
1944
CURT RIESS
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