Saw this last night, but was too tired to comment. Now then:
This is quite an interesting creation Zepher. The French side is great! All the figs are very original, especially the Feux British (if that SW piece was in Black ). Great use of the Pirate torsos in another theme .
The English side looks... well... odd. But it is supposed to. Tell your friend: the guy (or gal?) in the third pic, top left looks great as a stoner. The kneepads, shades, smile, uniform and the 'Mop-top' all work for me! The Grim Reaper's French trail is very well done. Seems you're becoming more of an artist (long way from deserted guys and chickens )
I would like to try this sort of MOC with Dublin (for obvious reasons) and... well... something far from close to it. If I get a start on it, i'll let you know.
Great job, hope you do another!