Which of the two is correct? or please suggest a better sentence.
The French army had the advantage of advanced weaponry so it occupied the whole of West Africa by 2005. The French army had the advantage of advanced weaponry so it had occupied the whole of Africa by 2005.
Top answer
Both sentences are OK (a comma before 'so' is preferred). Use of past perfect depends on the greater context.
— Mister Micawber
Both sentences are OK (a comma before 'so' is preferred).
Use of past perfect depends on the greater context.
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