France holding a grudge in 1920 or 1950 is one thing, but from the 1970's and on it was just being petty- especially when they were counting on Germany to be the frontlines in the anticipated war with the USSR.
I mean, Germany didn't have much of a choice, did it? Anyway, you want to hear something funnier? France supported Argentina in the Falklands War.
Rather strange. It seems that the reparations were greatly reduced and the timetable was extended in order to make it more manageable. Anyway, seems like it ultimately did not amount to more than a token payment. $500 billion in today's money is rather more.
I'll have to look into this, it's an interesting topic.
I mean, Germany didn't have much of a choice, did it? Anyway, you want to hear something funnier? France supported Argentina in the Falklands War.
Rather strange. It seems that the reparations were greatly reduced and the timetable was extended in order to make it more manageable. Anyway, seems like it ultimately did not amount to more than a token payment. $500 billion in today's money is rather more.
I'll have to look into this, it's an interesting topic.