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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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What impact did France have on the world?
France's impact on the world has been amazing. I am no experert on France, but off the top of my head: first, the french revolution and napoleonic wars that followed helped spread the idea of democracy throughout Europe and Russia. Furthermore, the French colonized Indo-China, that would be Viet Nam, Cambodia, etc. They also Colonized countries in Africa. These are modern impacts, during the Holy Roman Empire France was a major player. This is to play down Frances role in high culture activity. Modern visual art including painting has been more active in France than anywhere else in the world. Like I said I have never studdied French history but They have made incredible impacts on the world.
What does des Voigne mean in French?
It translates of Voigne. Des in French is des. The traditional usage is that des was the oldest son's title in titled or landed families; the younger sons using de before the family name. Voigne is an Americanization of the french name Vign.
Why do french eat salad after every meal?
They don't. However, a salad is used sometimes between courses to remove the taste of the previous course before moving on to something entirely different.
it's called Sakura's theme
How do you find info on the Quartermaster Truck Company Aviation?
My Dad was in the Army in the 2476 Quartermaster Truck Company assigned to the Air Force. He was stationed in Burma and India.
What kinds of resistance did americans meet on Omaha beach on d day?
Very strong and well dug in German guns. Most of these had not been seen in pre-invasion recce.
What does vous etes trop mignonne's mean?
it means "you are too pretty".
note - "vous" can mean the plural form of "you", or the formal address of "you"
literally: as for me I don't understand - thank you - to say you -what don't you want to say [abuse]. [abuse][abuse] I kiss you - Manny
First, into REGIONS, each with its elected Assemblée Régionale; each region consists of a number of Départements (counties) under the supervision of a Préfet. The main town is the chef-lieu, and the local government offices are the Préfecture. There is also an elected Conseil-Général. The Départements are divided into Arrondissements, each of which has a Sous-Préfet working in a Sous-Préfecture. Each arrondissement is divided into Cantons, though these have little function today. Cantons are divided into Communes, each with its Maire (Mayor) and Conseil Municipal. A Commune can have as few as 50 or as many as a million inhabitants.
Why did Jefferson criticize US policy towards France?
Jefferson believed that the U.S. should back France because France supported the U.S. during the Revolutionary War.
In 1879 France established control over which north African country?
None.
no i'm just kidding
Algeria was taken over in 1830.
Morocco early 20th century.
Tunisia 1881.In 1879, France established control over Algeria.
How did Hapshetup become leader?
Hapshetup's Stepson was supposed to become Pharaoh (she was his adviser), but instead she took the place of Pharaoh when he was still young.
Which French Banks will accept old Franc Coins?
No French bank will accept French Francs any more. The Franc was phased out in 2001 and replaced by the Euro. Banks accepted to change coins for a year after taht, and notes until 2005.
What is the difference between je ne pas comprendre and je ne comprendre pas?
Je ne comprends pas (I don't understand) is the correct conjugation. Comprendre is the infinitive and cannot be used as such unless there is another conjugated verb just before it: Je ne peux pas comprendre (I cannot understand) is correct, but 'je ne pas comprendre' (I not understand) is not.
