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Originally Posted by Gordon Booth
The French getting involved- that is news as they don't seem to like fighting very much. With their past record I wouldn't think the al Qaeda lot are too worried.
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Much as I slate the French (as any good Englishman worth his salt should) I have to disagree with you there Gordon, a certain grudging respect has to be given to the French military especially the foreign legion & their Airborne troops, who are normally the first in when France gets involved militarily. They don't always win but they are tenacious & give a good accounting of themselves.
"The last valley" by Martin Windrow is worth a read if you have an interest in such things.
History Guy:Military History of France (1945- Present)
( I still don't believe I'm saying something good about the frogs.)
