[Alter Kaker]

what exactly are “elite” French Troops anyway?

The GIGN. You're welcome to piss them off if you'd like, but I wouldn't rec it. They're some of the most experienced, best trained anti-terrorist special forces in the world.

[MattinNJ]

Out of curiosity, are they mostly the descendants of Norsemen, or as they are referred to now, Normans?

I know most of our Specfor and Marines are of Scotts/Irish descent. I was wondering if France also had a disproportionate number of their forces come from a certain demographic. Thanks.

For those that mock the French, I would look to Charles the Hammer who saved Western Civilization at Tours and his grandson Charlemagne who unified the West and starterd the ascent out of the dark ages.

Unfortunately, Napoleon led most of the rough and ready French bloodlines to their deaths.

[crghill]

Looked them up and read about them a little bit. Wow...who knew?