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Movie recalls north Africans' role in WWII [audio 6min]

A new movie in France tells the story of a long neglected aspect of World War II: the role that North African soldiers played in liberating France from Nazi occupation. The movie has even inspired French President Jacques Chirac to restore full veterans benefits North African soldiers who fought alongside French troops. Report by Eleanor Beardsley.
Read entire article at NPR "Weekend Edition Saturday"