[Milsurplus] Memorial Day

[J. Forster]

DeGaulle was by no means the only leader who did that. In fact, one could
argue it is the essence of leadership... 'Morning in America'

-John

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> From: "Francesco Ledda" <frledda at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Memorial Day
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>> CDG quickly forgot who saved his ass.....
>
> I read once that DeGaulle's attitudes were calculated,
> and that he acted as he did because he wished
> to renew the pride and self-respect of the French,
> which had collapsed during the occupation.
> With notable exceptions, according to
> contemporary historians, the general population
> laid down and rolled over at the feet of the Germans.