During World War II, for instance, some sections became hideouts for French Resistance fighters, while other areas were converted by German soldiers into bunkers.

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Errani saved two match points in a game that the Italian produced a couple of the deftest drop shots you could wish for, but the Italian's resistance was finally ended when the Russian converted her third championship point.

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After chances for both sides to take the lead, Shane Long converted Jobi McAnuff's cross to finally end Stevenage's brave resistance.

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And City's brave resistance was finally ended when Hleb jinked his way into the penalty area and his cross was converted by Baptista.

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