Rhinelanders dont have that much in common with France in fact the regions bordering France faced constant monarchial and imperialist pressure by it.
The French King sent Marshal Montclas with 50,000 men “that the Palatinate should be made a desert.”
And then during the Nine Years’ War the French Minister of war Louvois allegedly told to “burn down the palatinate”. The devastation which happened due to it made the name of tge officer who executed those acts (Mélac) synonymous with murder and arson. Also a very popular dog name haha.
Rhinelanders dont have that much in common with France in fact the regions bordering France faced constant monarchial and imperialist pressure by it.
The French King sent Marshal Montclas with 50,000 men “that the Palatinate should be made a desert.” And then during the Nine Years’ War the French Minister of war Louvois allegedly told to “burn down the palatinate”. The devastation which happened due to it made the name of tge officer who executed those acts (Mélac) synonymous with murder and arson. Also a very popular dog name haha.