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To: ameribbean expat

As a student of military history, I can think of few more tragic figures than Marshal Petain.


11 posted on 11/07/2018 7:32:18 PM PST by Nothingburger
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To: Nothingburger

On the other hand, Pierre Laval, was a pig, who deserved what he got.


12 posted on 11/07/2018 7:38:39 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Nothingburger

I agree but French Justice can be quixotic. Like blaming Bazaine for the losses in 1870 when it was McMahon all along.


19 posted on 11/08/2018 5:12:53 AM PST by Jimmy Valentine (DemocRATS - when they speak, they lie; when they are silent, they are stealing the American Dream)
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