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TIL French mercenary Bob Denard participated in conflicts in Indochina, Algeria, Rhodesia, Yemen Iran Nigeria Benin Gabon Angola Zaire & The Comoros. In 1968 he invaded Katanga with 100 men on bicycles. He led 4 coups in The Comoros including once taking control of the country in 3 hours with 30 men

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