"Andy Hall" wrote in message
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On Mon, 20 Sep 2004 17:46:22 +0100, "IMM" wrote:


"Peter Parry" wrote in message
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On Mon, 20 Sep 2004 00:40:47 +0100, "IMM" wrote:


To prevent wars was a major aim, not necessarily curbing
Germany.

The two were synonymous.

No they were not. The French at time have been just as bad in wanting to
rule everyone.

Not forgetting the British of course,

The British have had no aspirations of controlling Europe. If they did in
the future the EU would curtail any such desires.

and it could perhaps be argued,
the Americans......

Only economically.