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  1. 12-23-2011, 07:42 #1
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    Default Robert Surcouf

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Surcouf

    Interesting read
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    "You French fight for money, while we British fight for honour."
    "Sir, a man fights for what he lacks the most."

    Personal Foul -- clipping, defense....
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    It was an interesting read... thanks! :)
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    Personal Foul -- clipping, defense....
    Nah, jealousy :)

    It was perhaps quite fitting that the French named one of their most innovative and famous naval vessels after him:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_...urcouf_(N_N_3)
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    Quote Originally Posted by David Manley View Post
    It was perhaps quite fitting that the French named one of their most innovative and famous naval vessels after him:
    Innovative: Yes. Famous: Possibly. Effective: Like the rest of the French Navy -- No. :)
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