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French Army Atrocity

December 29,2025

I recently came across a previously unknown atrocity committed by the French in World War I.  While reading a description of the Vivien-Bessiere Rifle Grenade, it stated that the French Army suggested targeting enemy communication trenches and lavatories “if they could be located.”  This strikes me as a true atrocity and ought to be considered a violation of the laws of war.  The only thing worse then having a grenade land next to you has to be having a grenade land next to you will trying to peacefully take a dump.  Merde!

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