THE FALL OF FRANCE

摘要

As war clouds gathered over Europe in the summer of 1939, the French were boldly confident of their capability to defend themselves should Germany be rash enough to attack. "The French Army is stronger than ever before in its history," declared Gen. Maxime Weygand, the retired chief of staff. "Its equipment is the best, its fortifications are first rate, its morale is excellent, and it has an outstanding high command. Nobody wants war but if we are forced to win a new victory then we will win it."