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Old 05-01-2009, 11:14 AM   #26
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Originally Posted by peter12 View Post
I actually think it's kind of valid. The Anglo world did end up bailing them out, especially in the 2nd World War, only to be repeatedly backstabbed by the Free French under de Gaulle through the remainder of the war and the post-war period.

It's a strange country driven by a fierce brand of nationalism/jingoism that exceeds anything we could possibly understand.
So because Anglo nations, among others, participated in these two wars France is forever indebted to them? Interesting that without the help of the French the United States likely has a vastly altered history. So does that mean the US should be forever indebted to France?

See why it's a ridiculous argument? Not to mention the fact that Britain's engagement in WWII was just as much about self preservation as it was about regaining control of France.
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