On this day in 1777...

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4V50 Gary

Staff
We would have lost but for the French making it an international affair. Their support ($ and guns) and intervention was a major factor is bringing about the victory at Yorktown. We also should thank the Dutch and the Spanish for tweaking the British lion's tail.
 
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Mike Irwin

Staff
Yeah, they might.

But today, with the tables turned, the French will probably be footing the bills for the Iraqis against the United States...
 
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MuzzleBlast

New member
Don't get all choked up. France did it to stick a finger in King George's eye. Anything that pissed off the Brits and caused them to commit military assets away from Europe was in France's favor.
 
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Mike Irwin

Staff
Muzzle,

I know exactly why France did it. It certainly wasn't out of any esoteric desire to promote anti-monarchial sentiments.

The only ones who would have that even vaguely in mind would be the Dutch.
 
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4V50 Gary

Staff
Concur with Mike. It was payback for the other wars; especially the last French-Indian War. Hey, they didn't lose anything but "a few thousand acres of snow." (Voltaire consoling King Lewie on the loss of Canada).
 
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