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Today I am looking at a subject I should have made a video ages ago, the French Air Force of 1940. It's a good annex to the last video about the Luftwaffe during Case Yellow. In this video I discuss the doctrine of the Air Force, the priorities of French Politics and (lacking) Army-Air Corporation. Let me know what you want to know about the French in the future!

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PATREON - Why The French Air Force Failed

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Miguel Aldaz

Great point at closing on how the French Air Force badly hurt the Luftwaffe for the upcoming Battle of England. I think the French deserve more credit than they get. I don’t think you mentioned FLIVO in any of your two recent videos on May 1940; it could be interesting mentioning it. Great videos, I really enjoyed them! Just bought the book you recommended

Joao Espanha

Love the focus on forgotten themes of WWII. Good job.