We had many logistics bases in France prior to April 1, 1967. We and other NATO troops were diplomatically asked to be gone by that date. The French that depended on the U.S. presence for $$$ were not happy with us because we were leaving.

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They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin, A.D. 1759

Roger
1975 240D
1986 560SL