Word: archimbaud
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Dates: during 1934-1934
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...censors. Tongue-waggling in the French Chamber produced an international sensation, touched off screaming eight-column headlines such as RUSSIA OFFERS TROOPS TO FRANCE! Next day two-column heads began "France Denies . . ." but close observers noted that no actual denial was made of what Deputy Léon Archimbaud actually said. As Rapporteur of the Military Budget, M. Archimbaud is one of the five French civilians privileged to know the Army's secrets. His party is the Radical Socialist, largest in the Chamber. Deputies leaped to their feet with spontaneous cheers and War Minister General Maurin smiled grimly...
...word alliance or military agreement," continued M. Archimbaud.* "I only note that the Russian Army is very strong and perfectly equipped and that it has been offered to us in the event of war with Germany." Huzzahs and roars of Vive la Russe...
...alone this union that stabilizes Europe," concluded M. Archimbaud. "The premier air force in Europe is Russia's. The second is France's. Therefore there is no need for alarm at present...
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