France a winner? No.

Why? Because, putting it very simply, it was conquered and had to liberated.

Its contribution, however gallant and courageous, was not crucial to the overall outcome of the war. It certainly helped but did it 'win' the war... Not in my opinion. Without the actions of other Allied forces they would have remained occupied territory (well... till the Russians arrived anyway!). It was on the 'winning side', but it didnt win the war thats for sure...

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