Originally posted by Yossarian
I'd just like to say that the French Resistance did a valiant job of resisting the Nazis, albeit after the French government had surrendered.
I think it would be more accurate to say:
I want the French government standing by at the ready in France to be able to throw up their hands and white flag at a moments notice when another country says "Boo".
In WWII, the French government surrendered, many of the French people didn't.
Also, could you please tell me what you mean by "bailing them out"?
You need to brush up one some things in WW2.
1. France declared war on Germany. The USA didn't. France surrendered after loosing the fight.
2. The British also declared war on Germany. They lost the fight on the continent, but kept their feet in the air and on the seas.
3. At the time, Germany had one big Ally, -the USSR. Good, for it provided them with a lot of raw materials.
4. Many Americans thought it was pointless for the British to fight on. Remember that the British are Europeans and members of the EU today.
5. Untill 1941 Germany had open Business to the USA. But the British stopped them from shopping.
6. In 1941 the British were allowed to go shopping arms in the USA. It passed the senate by a MARGIN.
7. After Pearl Harbour, the Germans declared war on the USA.
8. To beat the Germans, you had to pass through France, Italy, or leave it to the Russians. All 3 were the case.
So, in short, France did get a beating, but the USA did not rush in just like that to save just them. It was a part of the whole mosaic.
