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On Mar 2, 8:22 pm, Bertie the Bunyip wrote:
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On Mar 2, 5:53 pm, "Jay Honeck" wrote:
The list of countries with people that "sat on their hands
whilst under the yoke of the most immoral regime in modern
history" includes Poland, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the
Netherlands, Luxembourg, Yugoslavia, and Greece.

Right, but none of those countries were loudly proclaiming
themselves to be "world powers" and "leaders of the free world",
as was the case with France prior to WWII. Their collapse in the
Battle of France was so complete, quick, and unexpected that their
national prestige will probably never recover.

The truth is that France prissily regarded themselves as a major
world power long after the shine was off her apple. The amazing
thing is that they continue to display this attitude to this day.

Ya gotta admire their chutzpah, I suppose -- but it's what makes
them the butt of jokes here in America.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Perhaps your minor in history didn't cover The Great War, the
Napoleonic Wars, or the Seven Year's War.

Look those up and then come back and discuss France's place in
world history.

My master's in History and I will be waiting.

That's a bit unfair, isn't it? Anyone who has read a pamphlet on
world history knows more than Jay...

Bertie



True, that.


Careful! You're feding the troll!

You don't want a reprimand, do you?

bertie