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"Ha ha France surrender" nah m8 (media.piefed.social)
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[–] PugJesus@piefed.social 19 points 3 days ago

Maginot had the right idea, but the politicians (in an attempt to appease BELGIUM! That's not even a real place!) hamstrung it, Gamelin failed to utilize it sensibly, and Petain betrayed the Republic.

But yes, it is curious that the French get saddled with that reputation.