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This surprising story of how a sweet treat became a battlefield tool shows the bizarre and brilliant ways soldiers adapted under pressure. Itâs a tale of resilience, innovation, and⌠chocolate?
If you're into crazy history facts, military hacks, or unexpected war stories, this one's a must-watch.
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Grafica (C) 2025 Mirko Persico
Autore: Mirko Persico
Compositore: Mirko Persico
Interprete: Mirko Persico
Esecutore: Mirko Persico
Registrato nel mese di Luglio 2015 presso il Folinello.
(P) 2015 Mirko Persico (C) Mirko Persico
Codice ISRC della traccia: ITJID2500022
Codice ISWC dell'opera: T-331.104.083-8
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