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February 28th 08, 07:16 PM
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Way off topic, but it has do to with the French
As unprepared as American was at that time, if the U.S. had been part
of Europe, Germany could have rolled over us as well. Germany's use of advanced technology and advanced tactics put them ahead of every other country on the planet at that time. I don't think anyone makes fun of the French for surrendering to Hitler's blitzkrieg. The Wehrmacht rolled over everything in its path, until Hitler decided that they should winter in the Soviet Union. Bad move for them, good for us. No, what makes the French the butt of so many jokes was their collaboration with the Nazis after the surrender. The Vichy government was an abomination. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" 
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