The Kingdom of Italy was in a mess due to the Austria-Hungary disturbance, and France was not much better off. However, compared to the Italian government, the newly established Third French Republic's actions were disgraceful.
The French defense government attempted to conspire with Prussia to prevent the revolutionary movement from continuing to develop. They had already begun secret negotiations with Bismarck. At this time, under pressure from the French people, they were forced to strengthen the defenses of Paris, but when the German army advanced toward Paris, it was as if they were entering a land of no defense.
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Southeastern Botswana.
"Across the river is Boer territory!" Jacob said as he looked at the gently flowing Limpopo River.
The Limpopo River was the destination of this southern expedition. It originates near Johannesburg, South Africa, then loops around in the Botswana region before twisting east into the Indian Ocean.
