 The attack had been opposed by France , who refused to provide FANT with intelligence and logistical support , causing FANT to suffer considerable losses . The French Defence Minister André Giraud let it be known that " France was not implicated in any way " in the attack and " had not been informed of it " . The American reaction was markedly different , as it had previously supported the attempted reconquest of the Aouzou Strip ; it now welcomed the Chadian raid . 
