HURRAH FOR THE FRENCH

I never imagined that I would find a way to congratulate the French military. Most of my opinions about the poor performance of French soldiers and sailors can be verified in history. Agincourt, the Western Front in the first world War,  the Maginot (sp?) line, Dien Bien Phu, and the examples go on and on.

But now, just maybe, the French military's spirit of élan may have been rekindled. In the past two months, French Naval forces have shown daring and skill in attacking and neutralizing some Somali terrorists; once by commando action to free a captured ship, and now, by deception and obviously great planning in capturing a band of the terrorists bent on hijacking a French Frigate.  

Maybe these Terrorists did not realize that they were dealing with a revitalized force.  For what ever reason, these gallant soldiers and sailors need to be congratulated along with their Government.