Correct me if I’m wrong. My world history is rusty, but Germany invaded Poland, then France and the British declared war in retaliation. The US remained neutral during that time.
A lot of revisionists like to say France surrendered “immediately” but they waged war for almost a year. France only had England as allies. Hitler also broke the rules when Germany attacked neutral countries to get to France (Belgium & Luxembourg). And Paris was lost, the capital city of France.
I know memes of French waving white flags will persist, but I’m surprised no one calls America out for staying neutral up until Pearl Harbor.
Regarding the "cheese eating surrender monkeys" joke see Why do people say that the French always surrender? Have they really capitulated more than most nations? written by u/alexistheman