France is odd like that
https://piefed.social/c/historymemes/p/1983648/france-is-odd-like-that
France is odd like that
https://piefed.social/c/historymemes/p/1983648/france-is-odd-like-that
Examples Described By Original OP:
Henri d’Astier de La Vigerie, an ardent supporter of royalism and a follower of Maurras, in his free time used to “scream death to Jews in the Jewish quarter of Algiers.” In 1942, he led a commando to overthrow the Vichy governor during Operation Torch. Later on, he led the Commando de France in Provence, the Vosges, and Alsace. His unit was particularly made up of Jews from North Africa and expatriates.
René Belin, a member of the French League Against Racism and a pacifist during the interwar period, unfortunately joined the Vichy regime and signed the ordinance of 3 October 1940, which gave Jews a “special” status. He fled to Switzerland during the Liberation and was put on trial for his involvement in the STO.
bottom guy is doing his best for his country in a rough situation.
… I don’t think you understand what collaborating with Nazis entails.