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    Cool British Army from a USA view!

    I thought I'd share this article. It made me chuckle. (Apologies if the language offends anyone)

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    Sums it up quite effectively David

    "He is wise who watches"

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    Funny! Was it refferred to the first or second war British Army?
    On the other hand was it Monty after Kasserine
    who said unpolitely about US Army: "Those are our Italians."?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nightbomber View Post
    Funny! Was it refferred to the first or second war British Army?
    On the other hand was it Monty after Kasserine
    who said unpolitely about US Army: "Those are our Italians."?
    Yes Andy but they got a lot better as time went by and we could not have done it without them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nightbomber View Post
    Funny! Was it refferred to the first or second war British Army?
    On the other hand was it Monty after Kasserine
    who said unpolitely about US Army: "Those are our Italians."?
    I got the feeling it was more modern day!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rebel View Post
    Yes Andy but they got a lot better as time went by and we could not have done it without them.
    Not uncommon seeing the elephant for the first time, brings a flight or fight mentality. They choose flight.

    I've seen this working in a jail and always kept an eye on newbies and usually let them observe the first hostile encounter.

    Unfortunately in war there is no usually no chance to just to observe the first encounter.

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    Watch the movie ZULU and I think that gives you an idea of what is being said. Stay Calm, get scared but stand your ground.

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    Singing is optional ...

    "He is wise who watches"

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    Doesn't the reference to the Spetznaz date it post-W.W.2? I think that term originated about 1950.

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    Just remember that Brits we called the Australian's mad for the things that they did in a battle.
    As for Scottish Pipers and Officers, makes us look quite normal.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Nothing against a British infantry squad, but I would coose the Spetznas battalion...

    Voilŕ le soleil d'Austerlitz!

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    Quote Originally Posted by flash View Post
    Singing is optional ...
    Not if you are from Wales!

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    Default Spetznas V Paras / Marines / SAS

    Sven

    Actual encounter hasn't happened...

    But in reality, i think i know who would have kicked arse!

    Much better a volunteer than a pressed man !

    Russian army is still predominantly a conscription force!

    'What manner of man is the airborne soldier'

    if you have never read the poem...let me know

    I will bring a copy to Donny for you

    Regards

    Mav

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    Simon, I only say: 5 years war against Russia.


    The US guys are fine comrades with much confidence, so if I change the choice above a little bit from a "squaddie" to a company, I would seriously reconsider my choice.
    Voilŕ le soleil d'Austerlitz!

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    Don't forget the Gurkhas!
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maverick View Post
    Sven

    Actual encounter hasn't happened...

    But in reality, i think i know who would have kicked arse!

    Much better a volunteer than a pressed man !

    Russian army is still predominantly a conscription force!
    ABSOLUTELY true.
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    Someone once wrote: "The Perfect Army would have British Officers, American NCOs, and German Enlisteds -- the British come up with Insane But Brilliant Plans; the Americans figure out how to make the plans work; the Germans make sure the work gets done."



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