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The French military has a long history of providing brothels for its soldiers, both on bases and in close proximity to the front lines, such as during the Algerian and Vietnamese wars. The last brothel located on a base was shut down in 2003.

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The French military has a long history of providing brothels for its soldiers, both on bases and in close proximity to the front lines, such as during the Algerian and Vietnamese wars. The last brothel located on a base was shut down in 2003.

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