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Sarkozy was 5ft5" and Hollande is 5ft7"same as Napoleon Hollande faced a tall order on his recent visit when we ...

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    Sarkozy was 5ft5" and Hollande is 5ft7"same as Napoleon

    Hollande faced a tall order on his recent visit when we asked him to inspect the 1st Battalion of the Coldstream Guards.

    Arguably the greatest military achievement of the Coldstreams was the part they played in the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte's army at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
    The Coldstreams were part of the 2nd Guards Brigade which famously defended the Hougoumont farmhouse – a key part of the Duke of Wellington's strategy.
    Following victory, the regiment then transferred to the French capital, where they humiliated locals further by taking part in the Occupation of the city.
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    I doubt the French see eye to eye with each other; but they are interesting
    people. When John and went there, Stormy, the same year we met you and Kat, you wouldn't believe how many people came up and shook our hands. It was very touching.
    Maggie ps// John was wear his American flag vest.
    "Where there's a wall, there's a will."

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    Quote Originally Posted by MaggieBlue View Post
    I doubt the French see eye to eye with each other; but they are interesting
    people.
    It's a love/hate thing Maggie


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