9 French Soldiers vs 5,000 Italians — Pont Saint-Louis 1940


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Italian: ‘At least we are better than the french…’
Random french guy: holds up baguette

Battle of Pont Saint-Louis, June 1940. 9 French soldiers in a casemate. 5,000+ Italian soldiers trying to advance into France.

French casualties: 0.
Italian casualties: 10+ killed, 30+ wounded, 80 captured.

The armistice was signed before the Italians could take the position.

9 men held off a division. Baguette energy.


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