top of page

French VA Recommends Pardon for WW1 Soldiers Executed for Desertion

Writer's picture: OurStudioOurStudio

A report delivered to France's Ministry of Veteran Affairs on Tuesday has suggested the country officially review the history of First World War soldiers who refused to fight and were executed by the hundreds as an example for other troops.

As France prepares to mark the 100th anniversary of the "Great War" next year, the new text highlights the double injustice suffered by many soldiers who were killed by firing squad and went down in history books as "cowards".

Commentaires


NEWSLETTERS

Get Reason In Your Inbox.

Thanks for submitting!

Join the

LIBERTARIAN PARTY

We are funded entirely by Americans who want to help give liberty a voice. By joining the Libertarian Party as a dues-paying member, you are investing in this critical work.

Thanks for submitting!

ADDRESS

1444 Duke St.

Alexandria, VA 22314-3403

PHONE

(800) ELECT-US

(800) 353-2887

EMAIL

bottom of page