We have not talked about the French much today, but the French suffered incredible casualties. My wife’s family lost 17 members at Verdun. We have a biscuit tin full of Croix de Guerre, Légions d’Honneur and Médailles Militaire, but we do not even know to whom they were given. The French really suffered, as did the Germans.
Centenary of the Armistice
Proceeding contribution from
Bob Stewart
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 6 November 2018.
It occurred during Debate on Centenary of the Armistice.
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