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The French weren't too bad militarily through history. They lost in Vietnam, sure, but so did everyone. They managed to the stop the Germans in the Great War at the very least, even when the Russians went splat they still held onto Paris. Although their track record where the Germans are concerned seems particularly bad.
Hey, how about Napoleon for size? Sure, he was defeated in the end, but he was spectacular for a while there.
Besides, who cares if they're not a particularly good militarist? I don't think anyone is morally better because they have a long history of military victories. It's a weird way to the look at the world.
The French are like a strong sort of cheese. Obnoxious to the uninitiated, a delicacy to those who know them.
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"Look, I'm pretty relaxed for a guy who just lost money on a rave. And who's currently speeding down the highway drunk off my tits. And I'm being chased by someone in a blue Corolla. Woohoo! I just ran a red light!"
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