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France in WW2

The French participation in World War 2, in both the European and Pacific theaters of the war. Questions regarding the Vichy government are also welcome here.

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French general who formed an underground movement known as free french?

The French general who formed an underground movement known as Free France was Charles De Gaulle. He would go on to become France's President for 10 years in 1959.

Petit chat joue avec une pelote de laine?

le petit chat joue avec une pelote de laine: the kitten plays with a ball of wool

How many levels are there in resistance 2?

There are TEN chapters.

Each chapter has various sub-chapters.

Each sub-chapter has various checkpoints.

SRPA Station Igloo, ICELAND

India eight-two crash site

Detention wing

SRPA airfield

San Fransisco, CALIFORNIA

Tactical command

Moonpool room

Med clinic

San Fransisco bay

Landing platform

Orick, CALIFORNIA

Gray territory

Redwoods

Town of Orick

Lumber yard

Battleship-Orick, CALIFORNIA

Hangar bay

East corridor

Bridge

West corridor

Twin Falls, IDAHO

115 Warrington Drive

Main Street

Train yard

Tower entrance

Bryce Canyon, UTAH

Statino Genesis perimeter

Station Genesis entrance

Excavation site

Control room

Generator platforms

Chicago, ILLINOIS

Chicago outskirts

Cornforth Hotel

Michigan Avenue

Uptown

Leviathan

Holar Tower, ICELAND

North entrance

Landing platform

South courtyard

Holar battlefield

The node

Cocodrie, LOUISIANA

Field HQ

The docks

Steel River bridge

The swamp

Chicxulub Crater, MEXICO

Hangar bay

Inner sanctum

Engine rooms

Exterior decks

Daedalus

Which beach had the smallest allied advance of D day?

Omaha had the smallest advance, due mainly to losing almost all of their tanks when launched too early, and to an experienced, well armed 352 German Division guarding the beach.

How many languages did charles de gaulle speak?

Charles de Gaulle was proficient in several languages, primarily French, which was his native tongue. He also had a good command of English and German, reflecting his military and diplomatic experience. Additionally, he had some knowledge of Latin, which he studied during his education. Overall, his linguistic skills were instrumental in his roles as a military leader and statesman.

You are a show off in french?

tu n'es qu'un frimeur, une grande gueule, un baratineur

What happens on the first of May in France?

It is May Day, a celebration of Spring. People give each other lily of the valley flowers for good luck. This stems from a tradition started by Charles IX, who in 1561 got a lily of the valley as a good luck charm, and who continued the tradition by giving a lily of the valley to the ladies at court each year.

Why is Germany called Allemagne in French?

It comes from the Latin Alama refering to the German tribes living near the Elbe River from the 1st to the 8th century.

The Alamans and the Francs invaded Gaul in the 3rd century. Then there was a war between them in the 8th century. The Francs won and founded what will become France.

How do you say i need to poop in french?

Spelled : Je doit faire caca !

Pronounced : Juh dua fer caca !

Which country is farther east France or Germany?

France. France is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, while Germany is smack dab in the middle of Europe, bordered by 8 different countries.

Sorry, read the question wrong. France is farther West, not East. Germany is farther East.

What do you like to collect in your free time?

I like to collect cold plastic baby dolls with the eyes broken, and people off the streets hair follicles.

How many Luftwaffe planes were brought down on D Day?

This is one time Hollywood got it right in the movie "The Longest Day"---of course the movie was based on a facts from the excellent book by the same name. Only 2 fighter aircraft were able to get airborne and attack the Normandy beaches on D-Day: Oberst Josef "Pips" Priller, Geschwader Kommodore of JG26, and his wingman. Col. Josef 'Pips' Priller: [speaking in German] Thank you, my dear Hans! You have just killed both of us! [slams down phone] Luftwaffe major: It is getting very difficult to get any sleep around here. Col. Josef 'Pips' Priller: Your prospects for a long sleep have just improved. The invasion has begun at Normandy. We are to fly there and attack with our two planes. http://members.chello.be/kurt.weygantt/worldwariiaces.index.html_josef_pips_priller.htm