Who has heard of this gallant mayor and evident pipe smoker in France?
Who knows of this pipe hero?
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Who has heard of this gallant mayor and evident pipe smoker in France?
Never heard of him before, but am now richer for the experience. Thank you.
Damn. People today melt down when the wi-fi goes out.
Dude! As the author said: “…even if only 15% of this is true..,” it’s still impressive. Vive la résistance!
If my math is correct , most of the described action occurred when he was only 21 years old ?!?!?
Just wow !
Just wow !
Different times. I left home at 13 so that tracks.
Thanks for this, @OverMountain - I'd never heard of him either - only his ancestor Comte Francois de la Rochefoucauld, the 17thC soldier and man of letters. More on Robert de la R. here: Robert de La Rochefoucauld - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_de_La_Rochefoucauld
Great share and he was an obscurity to me for sure. Reminds me very much of this book by Brian Garfield. If you can find it online or in a old book store its well worth your time and a truly great read.
The book is fiction based on fact and is the story of a young boy who became Churchill's personal assassin.
The book is fiction based on fact and is the story of a young boy who became Churchill's personal assassin.
Great read, thank you!
Also, worth reading the first comment on that link, "they must have clanked as he walked"...
Also, worth reading the first comment on that link, "they must have clanked as he walked"...