[LS]

Hahahah. Great, John. As Patton said, "I'd rather have a German division in front of me than a French division behind me!"

[Reily]

I doubt the historical accuracy of this statement

"As Patton said, "I'd rather have a German division in front of me than a French division behind me!"

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Patton was a franco-phile ! (Was fluent in French and a admirer of French military culture & customs. The French historically are the cowards we like to think them to be ! Usually French historical military problems stem from bad civilian & military leadership, terrible tactics, and usually inadequate equipment.)

I think the quote was in reference to the Russians...and I beleive Patton stole the quote from the commander of the Polish 1st Armored division.