Chapter 33
0815 Hours
January 15, 1943
French Colonial Police Outpost
Village of Hadjeb El Aioun
French Protectorate of Tunisia
Even during war, the everyday life of the French constabulary in the remote tracts of west central Tunisia was dull. Corporal Henri St. Jacques liked it that way. When things were slow, he had less paperwork.
St. Jacques held a modest rank with the French Colonial Police. Due to the American invasion, he’d become the acting prefect for the entire west central territory. He’d assumed the post when the Vichy French Inspector high-tailed it for the Nazi zone of operations. The Vichy collaborator got out ahead of Colonel Raff’s task force with all the prefecture’s money.
I do not care for Colonel Raff, St. Jacques thought as he sorted through the paperwork at
