There are some interesting points here and also a whole lot of hyperbole. Certainly it is highly unfair and foolish to label the French (or any people) with the term "coward". But then large scale generalizations are probably always foolish anyway...
For some more serious analysis of the issue go read Marc Bloch's Strange Defeat. It is an analysis by a first hand observer who also happens to have been one of the greatest historians of his time on possible reasons for the failure of France to resist Germany when hostilities broke out in WWII.
Incidentally, once you read it, if you still need more evidence for the falsity of the myth of cowardice, go read about Marc Bloch's life (and death). It should put some things into perspective.
I also highly recommend Marc Bloch's Strange Defeat!
There are some interesting points here and also a whole lot of hyperbole. Certainly it is highly unfair and foolish to label the French (or any people) with the term "coward". But then large scale generalizations are probably always foolish anyway...
For some more serious analysis of the issue go read Marc Bloch's Strange Defeat. It is an analysis by a first hand observer who also happens to have been one of the greatest historians of his time on possible reasons for the failure of France to resist Germany when hostilities broke out in WWII.
Incidentally, once you read it, if you still need more evidence for the falsity of the myth of cowardice, go read about Marc Bloch's life (and death). It should put some things into perspective.