I'm not one to defend the French rolling over during the Blitz, but they lost over 1,150,000 during WW1, the 2nd highest of the allies against the Central Powers. A shit ton of brave, but ill advised charges in trench warfare. They used to fight with "panache".

You edited your reply while I was typing -

Yeah they didn't evolve quick enough for that war. If you ever get a chance listen to Dan Carlin's podcast hardcore history when he talks about WWI, it's really interesting.

You talking to yourself?

Next thing you know those bastids will be demanding a fugging "Safe Zone."

Fug em. How many times did they deny us the ability to fly over their country. They can deal with whatever comes their way. If I were the POTUS I'd say "damn, that sucks" "sorry but we can't help you"

No, I was responding and hit post when the artillery line appeared in the post I was commenting on.

Not really.

If our President would go over there and bow to a few more muslims I bet they'd love us.