For as much as we Americans bag on the French at times (freedom fries anyone?), they sure saved our bacon back in the American Revolution.
Happy 4th, and thanks France.
Yep. If it weren't for France, we probably would have lost.
Also, France, thank you for the gift of what is still the main symbol of our country: The Statue of Liberty.
(With regard to France in battle, there were times of large conquests, such as under Charlemagne and Napoleon.)
It is good now to have the UK and France as good friends.