In 1971, French Defense Minister Michel Debré unilaterally decides to expand the Larzac military camp, citing the land's supposed deprivation. The peasants' initial reaction is fierce, with one declaring, "If they want our farms and lands, we'll leave them dead and we won't be the only dead around." This sparks a decade-long struggle, culminating in the 1981 presidential elections.
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In October 1971, French Defense Minister Michel Debré unveiled plans to expand the military camp on the Larzac plateau, citing its underdevelopment.
