Vocabulary Story 933 The French Army Fell Apart Before WW2

1 Vocabulary Story 933 The French Army Fell Apart Before WW2
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The French in 1940 were intimidated by the stentorian speeches
of Hitler. They heeded erudite experts who said the incipient war would
lead to inexorable defeat.
This incapacitated the army. Routine order broke down. Troops had
an untoward appearance and they imbibed wine to forget.
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2 Vocabulary Story 933 The French Army Fell apart Before WW2
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The French in 1940 were cowed by the loud speeches of Hitler.
They paid attention to learned experts who said the coming war would
lead to certain defeat.
This crippled the army. Daily order broke down. Troops had
a sloppy appearance and they chugged wine to forget.
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