As a quick aside on WW2 (in general), I'd like to tip a (metaphorical) sunday afternoon glass in the general direction of the Indian Volunteer Army, the largest volunteer army in history.
From WikiAs a quick aside on WW2 (in general), I'd like to tip a (metaphorical) sunday afternoon glass in the general direction of the Indian Volunteer Army, the largest volunteer army in history.
Sorry Tavy, I forget that you operate in an alternative universe.You been drinking Spanky?
Those posts are borderline gibberish.
Is the accusation that during the Yalta conference Britain (without reference to the USA?) abandoned Poland to communism? I think the realpolitik at the time would suggest that Stalin was never going to give up his Eastern European 'gains' and the US and its junior partner Britain were never going to fight another war to force him to do so. You can understand the grievance in Poland, but do you think that Stalin should've been forced to give up Poland and the rest? If you do then I assume you would've been in favour of another war to force him.Sorry Tavy, I forget that you operate in an alternative universe.
Here's a nice little history lesson for you, on how we "won" the war. It highlights the "token" help we received, and how we paved the way for those nations previously overrun to "prosper" in "freedom" and "democracy".
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Do yourself a favour. Don't become too much like the bigoted moaner in being a total verjazzle.
I'm no friggin Tarquin though.Looking at your mob yesterday it doesn’t appear that they have a decent riot in them. I don’t think your average Tarquin and Olivia can do serious civil disturbances.
Yes we know that OliviaI'm no friggin Tarquin though.
Hang on, I'll get me frock.Yes we know that Olivia
I see you're still continuing this idea that I am anti-British. The conclusion is that you're either a wind-up merchant or find it difficult to understand the finer details of debate. My guess is the latter. Anyone can keep firing the "self-loathing" shot in a debate : it's quite easy. So I'll do the same and say it's usually the racists and foreigner- hating redneck types that are self-loathing. You know, people who are so unhappy with their own lives that they point the finger at others : makes them feel better. It's very convenient to do that.Is the accusation that during the Yalta conference Britain (without reference to the USA?) abandoned Poland to communism? I think the realpolitik at the time would suggest that Stalin was never going to give up his Eastern European 'gains' and the US and its junior partner Britain were never going to fight another war to force him to do so. You can understand the grievance in Poland, but do you think that Stalin should've been forced to give up Poland and the rest? If you do then I assume you would've been in favour of another war to force him.
I don't think I've ever said that "we won the war" or that any of the efforts of our allies was "token". I think you've got a touch of the 'indomikes' in that you find any hint of British success or exceptionalism a bit hard to stomach and contrary to you leftist self-loathing attitudes to your own country.
1. No longer being a net contributor to an organisation that wastes large amounts of money and which keeps dodgy accounts.Easy one that, Al. You could help Tavy who’s struggling to come up with a tangible benefit of Brexit, no deal variety. There must be loads keeping you lot on the bandwagon, just the one would make my glass half full again ! Just one.