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The article focuses on the political attitudes of the French, British, and American allies towards the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961 by the Soviet sector. Through an analysis of Cold War documents and political statements, the author concludes that the construction of the Wall was not considered a major point of contention for the allies. The author suggests that none of the allies took action against the construction of the Wall because it helped to divide the threat of post-war Germany.

The author discusses the arrival of the German gun boat Panther in Morocco in 1911. The arrival of the ship was in reaction to French troops marching towards Fez. The troops marched in retaliation for the murder of a French officer while he involved himself in a matter over which he had no jurisdiction. The resulting diplomatic crisis involved Morocco, France, Germany, Great Britain, and Spain.

Explores relations between Great Britain and France under the direction of the liberal foreign policy of Lord Palmerston during the Second Empire of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte III in the 19th century. Reasons for the success of Louis-Napoleon in winning overseas support; Incident most dangerous to the French-British relations; Reaction of the French public to the annexation of France of Nice and Savoy in 1860.

Profiles Bertrand du Guesclin, former constable of France who died in 1380. Military victories; War between France and England; Honors received from Charles the Fifth.

Reports on the origins of the Hundred Years War in Europe in the 14th-15th century. Treaty made between England and France; Effect of the treaty; Relations of England and France before the war.

Examines the impact of the Entente Cordiale agreement between Great Britain and France in April 1904 on the relations among great powers in Europe. Reason of Great Britain for forging the agreement with France; Historical enmity between France and Great Britain; Officials in the British Foreign Office who eagerly sought the agreement; Reaction of Germany to the agreement; Contention that the agreement is a major cause of World War I.

Recalls the Peace of Amiens signed by Great Britain and France on March 25, 1802. Some details of the agreement between the two countries; Suggested addition to the deal.