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November 1932 Geneva shooting

9 September 1932

1932 shooting perpetrated by the Swiss Army against participants to an anti-fascist demonstration. It took place on 9 September 1932 in what is now Switzerland. The setting was Plainpalais. It was part of history of Geneva. Those involved included Swiss Armed Forces, street protester and pedestrian. About 13 people died. Some 65 were injured.

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