The Brits used to be top-notch troops. Socialism has utterly destroyed a once proud, brave and productive people. R.I.P. Britain.
Yes, it’s very saddening. I would like to see them turn, replace their commanders with men, and fight. Maybe they will do so, before it’s too late (before many more enemy cells are placed in the UK, as police tactics won’t stop that from eventually happening). Angry, proud denials and accusations against the USA by them only make it worse.
Taleban forces retake Afghan town(Brit soldiers brokered peace deal)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1777968/posts
US Envoy Attacks British Truce With Taliban
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1725331/posts
Britain ‘Out Of Step With NATO Allies’ (Afghan)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1763209/posts
The Brits still are top-notch troops mate. Try searching for the articles about their numerous successes and heroism on this very website. They have won two Vitoria Crosses, many Conspicuous Gallantry Crosses, many dozens of Military Crosses, DFCs etc in the WoT. Some of these awards were given for saving the lives of US troops/marines.
Furthermore, Britain has been the only Western country to deploy its combat troops to heavy combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. We’ve suffered 240 deaths and hundreds wounded. Other allies like the Aussies and Canadians (who are great btw) are facing huge domestic opposition to their deployments despite suffering in the case of the Aussies only 1 combat death (RIP) and the Canadians around 60 (RIP).
In this regard: If Britain is apparently dead, then in what state is the rest of the world in this regard?
The Brits are having a very rough time in Basra at the moment, but the British government is still refusing to back down and name a timetable for withdrawal. Many of the problems in the South are caused by the low numbers of soldiers on the ground. The British military is very stretched as it is also taking the lead in Afghanistan (while many in NATO stand and watch).
I’m proud of the way the UK has stayed with the US when all others have not.
you ought to be happy slapped silly for that one mate. If this is the INGRATITUDE that the US show its ALLIES, it doesn’t deserve to have any. In fact, the country most like you in the world is the Russian Federation, so why don’t you shack up with them?????????
WE ARE PROUD THAT OUR HEALTH SERVICE IS FREE AT THE POINT OF ENTRY, BUT THIS IS HARDLY THE SOCIALISM YOU ARE TRYING TO REFER TO! WE HAVE THE FOREMOST FINANCIAL CITY IN THE WORLD, SO THAT MAKES UP CAPITALISTS. WE ALSO, DESPITE HAVING THE 28TH LARGEST MILITARY IN THE WORLD, ARE ONLY OUTSPENT BY THE USA IN THE MILITARY BUDGET, LEAVING US WITH THE MOST ADVANCED ARMED FORCES IN THE WORLD.
R.I.P?????? YOU TALK SPEW MATE. YOU FOR SURE, AREN’T WELCOME IN MY COUNTRY, AND YOU WOULD BE LEFT IN A COMA IF YOU UTTERED THAT VOMIT ON THESE SHORES. SO SIT BACK IN YOUR ARMCHAIR MADAME PRESIDENT, AND STOP BOTHERING ME WITH THE NONSENSE YOU ARE PEDDLING AT THE MOMENT.
We STILL have an army,pound for pound,as good as any on earth,mate.
The fact that underequipped and lacking numbers, we have done brilliantly in Afghanistan and well in Iraq merely proves this and disproves your point.