[RoughDobermann]

As you noted, most of the French troops that fought in the North African theater were colonials. That is what I was trying to get at. No, there weren't many French soldiers available because most of them surrendered in 1940. Before you start questioning one's knowledge of history, you may want to get YOUR facts straight first...

[Eternal_Bear]

They were considered French as they were considered French nationals by French law. They fought under the French flag!!!! Are you saying only European whites can be considered French? The French have never subscribed to such racist notions. You know very, very little about history. Here's a quiz for you. What American surrendered a fort on American soil to the French and signed a statement confessing to culpability in the unlawful execution of a French officer being held as a POW?