I'm sure Canada has fine soldiers, but it is only from Canadians that I hear this rapid dismissal of US troops. Canadian troops are superior? Was there some sort of UN survey taken that Canadians point to? Who exactly made this determination? Canadians? While Canada largely sits on the sidelines America is turning out a generation of combat experienced officers and NCOs with multiple combat tours. I'm sure someone will be along to mention snipers and Afghanistan, but one sniper shot does not an Army make.
This high tory foolishness is simply foolishness . A Conservative is called a "tory" in Canada . So we have high conservatives, compared to whom ? And does it matter ? bfd.
canadian soldier is superior to the american one but Canada does not have the numbers or technology.
I think superior is the wrong word . Americans are well known for throwing tons of resources at the individual soldier , (in comparison to other countries) And that's terrific. The best example I can think of off hand is that I have a friend who was an engineer with Patton's 3rd army. He built bridges for Patton and he's told me the waste of bridge building material was horrific. Just too much . And it was left behind because the next crossing had too much . otoh, it got the job done.
The American soldier , from what I understand specializes in one or two specialties, the Canadian in a half dozen or more. That could be a generality based on the days when the US army was drafted when soldiers were in and out after their time rather than being a volunteer who maybe planned on staying as a career, I don't know. I have heard of one fellow who was trained in over 24 specialties. That may not be anything to do with fighting. May be the specialty of supplying clean water or heavy tire repair. Does that make a soldier superior in some way ? I guess it depends on whether or not he's thirsty or how far he has to walk because of a flat tire. ?
I don't think it's a criticism that's meant to be a put down on the willingness or ability to fight or be a good fighter .
It likely is just one of those urban legends that are repeated to make us feel good as Canadians.