Originally Posted by
Uni-Vibe
French arms fought valiantly for centuries. They pounded the poor germans almost at will. They didn't win them all, e.g. losing to the Spanish in the Italian Wars. But the revolutionary armies and Napoleon were the first example of the modern nation in arms.
Modern French "surrender " reputation rests on the Franco-German War of 1870 and WW2. In both the French fought but were quickly defeated.
They also lost in Vietnam (but then, so did the US) and Algeria, two post colonial guerrilla actions.
I agree with this, mostly. The French military do not deserve all this disrespect. And I have been impressed with French SOF that I have encountered in modern times, who’ve been putting in work.
But, people who know nothing about them insist on perpetuating bullshit. Its like getting an unsolicited history lesson at a gun store counter.
RLTW
Former Action Guy
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