Post #939

🤝Marshal of France Philippe Petain shaking hands with Adolf Hitler, in occupied France on October 24, 1940@facethenation ❓Why do people say that the French always surrender? 🇫🇷 France had one of the most powerful 💪 armies in the world in 1940. They boasted more than 1 million soldiers in their ranks, including World War I veterans and experienced generals. But the troops did not have leadership worthy of them. 🥴 French politicians were bogged down in appeasement wishful thinking. ⚡️ In just over 6 weeks (May 10 - June 25, 1940), German armed captured Paris, and forced the surrender of the French government. The glory of France has been ground underfoot by German armies.