Saint in Paradise Posted 28 October, 2009 Share Posted 28 October, 2009 (edited) some french were towards their betters. :mad: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8328282.stm A British officer who trained French Resistance fighters during World War II was told to "go home" by Charles de Gaulle, newly released files show. Peter Lake was awarded the Military Cross and France's Croix de Guerre for his actions in the run-up to D-Day. I have always disliked a lot of the french people I have been unfortunate to meet. Edited 28 October, 2009 by Saint in Paradise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 28 October, 2009 Share Posted 28 October, 2009 some french were towards their betters. :mad: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8328282.stm A British officer who trained French Resistance fighters during World War II was told to "go home" by Charles de Gaulle, newly released files show. Peter Lake was awarded the Military Cross and France's Croix de Guerre for his actions in the run-up to D-Day. I have always disliked a lot of the french people I have been unfortunate to meet. God forbid that someone should have the temerity to try and teach the French to fight! Especially for their homeland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 30 October, 2009 Share Posted 30 October, 2009 I think it is true to say that the French always begrudged the fact the British were instrumental in helping to liberate them.No more so than De Gaulle who was very anti-British.To his credit though he did later veto our approach to join what was then the EEC,and help keep us out of it but that is another issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecuk268 Posted 30 October, 2009 Share Posted 30 October, 2009 Just been reading a history of wartime France. It was by no means a united country. There were many factions getting ready to take over at the end of the war. Many resistance groups were run by the communists and Britain supplied them with arms arms and training. De Gaulle's main fear was that the communists would say that they took the fight to the enemy while De Gaulle was safe in London (which was true). He therefore resented the British giving help to the resistance. Both Eisenhower and Montgomery had big problems with him after D-Day but, eventually, they saw him as the lesser of two evils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mao Cap Posted 30 October, 2009 Share Posted 30 October, 2009 De Gaulle was an arsehole, no doubt about that. Can't say this story particularly affects my views on the tens of millions of French people who haven't been rude to any British war heroes, mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 30 October, 2009 Share Posted 30 October, 2009 Just been reading a history of wartime France. It was by no means a united country. There were many factions getting ready to take over at the end of the war. Many resistance groups were run by the communists and Britain supplied them with arms arms and training. De Gaulle's main fear was that the communists would say that they took the fight to the enemy while De Gaulle was safe in London (which was true). He therefore resented the British giving help to the resistance. Both Eisenhower and Montgomery had big problems with him after D-Day but, eventually, they saw him as the lesser of two evils. Have you been reading Beevor's D-Day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.comsaint Posted 30 October, 2009 Share Posted 30 October, 2009 It's a fact that when the German armoured divisions neared Paris - the Mayor & other officials raced out to meet them & pleaded with them not to shell Paris - thereby preventing the destruction of the city. And it worked too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko Posted 30 October, 2009 Share Posted 30 October, 2009 I'm sure there are plenty of rude people in Great Britain. Rudeness isn't particular to the French, in the same way that every Englishman doesn't have a killer sense of humour. With regard to de Gaulle - meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al de Man Posted 30 October, 2009 Share Posted 30 October, 2009 If only The Jackal had got him.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 30 October, 2009 Share Posted 30 October, 2009 If only The Jackal had got him.... Funnily enough, Al, I was chatting with a knowledgable friend about the various orders and actions of Robert Mugabe, earlier this evening, and the thought of him being taken out by a Jackal like figure entered the conversation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 31 October, 2009 Share Posted 31 October, 2009 Even today the people of Normandy are very grateful to the British for their liberation, that gratuity seems to have been passed down through following generations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecuk268 Posted 1 November, 2009 Share Posted 1 November, 2009 Have you been reading Beevor's D-Day? Absolutely - a good read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 1 November, 2009 Share Posted 1 November, 2009 This always makes me smile: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=french+military+victories&l=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW5 SAINT Posted 1 November, 2009 Share Posted 1 November, 2009 I know a few French folk, and my experience is they are the nicest and most friendly people I have ever met! Infinitely nicer than any yanks I have had dealings with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwarwick Posted 1 November, 2009 Share Posted 1 November, 2009 I know a few French folk, and my experience is they are the nicest and most friendly people I have ever met! Infinitely nicer than any yanks I have had dealings with! In civilian life french and yanks are no different in my experience, both nice friendly. However my experience with french and american forces show this to be different as the french tend to keep themselves to themselves whereas the american forces have total respect for our forces and they stand out for me. Give me a yank over a frenchman anyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 1 November, 2009 Share Posted 1 November, 2009 Give me a yank over a frenchman anyday. That sounds rather sordid and unpleasant...:smt078 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 2 November, 2009 Share Posted 2 November, 2009 However my experience with french and american forces show this to be different as the french tend to keep themselves to themselves whereas the american forces have total respect for our forces and they stand out for me. Give me a yank over a frenchman anyday. And give me a Cannuck over either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 2 November, 2009 Share Posted 2 November, 2009 And give me a Cannuck over either. Essentially they're just both of the aforementioned mixed together. Seriously though, I work for a French team with French people, in England, and they could be no more respectful of this country if they tried. Nice blokes all round and a good sense of humour too. The engine developers (based in France) sent over some mugs, as Christmas presents for the chassis engineers in England, featuring a frog in a beret on the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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