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World War II history
It was conquered by the Romans in 237 BC - it has had a checquered history of occupation, finding itself variously under [[Vandal]], [[Byzantine]], [[Arab]] and [[Genoa|Genoese]] control, finally being sold to [[France]] in 1768.
It was conquered by the Romans in 237 BC - it has had a checquered history of occupation, finding itself variously under [[Vandal]], [[Byzantine]], [[Arab]] and [[Genoa|Genoese]] control, finally being sold to [[France]] in 1768.
In [[World War II]], Corsica was the first French territory to be liberated by the Allies, in October 1943.
By far its most famous native was [[Napoleon]].
By far its most famous native was [[Napoleon]].
[[Category:Islands]]
[[Category:Islands]]