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Did you know... that the flag of the French Army's 92nd Infantry Regiment was lost when the destroyer Siroco sank off Dunkirk in 1940?
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... that the flag of the French Army's 92nd Infantry Regiment was lost when the
destroyer Siroco sank off Dunkirk on 31 May 1940? Source: "Le drapeau du régiment a sombré le 31 mai 1940 avec le Sirocco (torpilleur de la classe indomptable) au large de Dunkerque." which I translate as "the flag of the regiment sank on 31 May 1940 with the Sirocco (Indomptable class destroyer) off Dunkirk" from:
"92e régiment d'infanterie". French Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
ALT1: ... that the French Army's 92nd Infantry Regiment is known as "the Gauls"? Source: "les soldats du régiment d’Auvergne s’appellent fièrement les Gaulois." which I translate as "the Auvergne regiment's soliders are proudly called the Gauls" from:
"92e régiment d'infanterie". French Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
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New, long enough, neutral, good sources and no copyright violations found. Both hooks are cited in the article, short enough and create interest. QPQ is done. Should be good to go.
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