The French grow a pair?

[sledgemeister]

And the so-called "weird ass rifle" is a FAMAS bullpup, one of the better of the modern bullpups available to the military forces today.

And bayonets are knives too - they don't have to fit the rifle, especially on a bullpup.

I'm no Frencie-lover, but you need to remember, it was normally the leaders who surrendered. I have seen French military and police up close, and some of them are tough-ass MFers. Remember the French Resistance in WWII.

In WW1 my grandfather wasnt much keen on the normal frogs, but had a lot of respect for the foreign legion he served alongside with.
The italians on the other hand I cant really repeat what he said about them LOL Suffice to say that when they got moved to the frontline to rest our guys and the poms they always lost ground, after a little while they used to stay behind them with bayonets drawn and heaven help the first poor bastard that turned back to run or abandon their position.
That said, the old fella and his mates used to chat and have a drink sometimes with the germans LOL it depended which ones came up, if it was the normal german conscript they used to have a cease fire, if the prussians replaced them then it was on for young and old.
Weird tales can be had by listening to the older generation.

[Solus]

They both appear to be carrying the same bayonet. 

The guy on the right is carrying a second knife on  is left side.  If you look under his weapon you can see the other one.

[crusader rabbit]

The French can always be counted on to make a good sauce...

That said, I started using BIC razors again after Sarkozy took over leadership.  The dude's a bulldog...  And his wife is hot.  The French attitude has certainly improved under his leadership.

Offered for consideration by Crusader, who firmly believes Sarkozy is on the right side.

[Badgersmilk]

And the minute ANY foreign military steps foot on their soil...  Watch the white flags fly.  

10 minutes later, their kissing anyone elses butt who happens to pose a threat.  Better look at those history books a little closer.

[PegLeg45]

"Peace, through superior quiche."

[Sponsor]

[bulldog75]

Those are legionairs and that means they are not french. Probaly American, British or German. They have to recruit real men from foreign countries. (Ones that have either kicked their butts or saved them.)

[twyacht]

Those are legionairs and that means they are not french. Probaly American, British or German. They have to recruit real men from foreign countries. (Ones that have either kicked their butts or saved them.)

Not too savvy on my uniforms, just making an observation. They like Bullpups, fine, wear bayonets and carry no rifle that fits it fine.
Legionaires, the only aspect of the French Military, (that's somehow not French troops), that has a pair.

Seems Sarkozy has some also. Good for them.

We'll see when the attacks similar to Britain and Spain, occur....

[billt]

That almost looks like an AK bayonet.  Bill T.

[philw]

[Pathfinder]

ROTFLMAO!!!!!

Knew we could count on you Phil.