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Originally posted by Fang
But I do think these weapons systems are just too expensive for the likes of the UK and France.
Originally posted by Cloak and Dagger
[Canada is one of the biggest players in the uranium mining industry, maybe the biggest.
Originally posted by devilwasp
Maybe because frankly america has not had its country become a battle ground, has not been occupied and has not fought a defensive war. But never mind, after all its france right? That weak little country with no forces? Who is the me arogant? Those who are stubburn or those who just ignorant.
Originally posted by PapaHomer
Actually, British forces blockaded and even captured Detroit during the War of 1812 (known in Great Britain as the American War of 1812, the first time the U.S was made a battleground since it's fight for independence), and landed troops in both Washington, D.C. and New Orleans.
In May 1846, Mexico, upset about losing Texas in 1836 and Texas' joining the US in Feb. 1846, invaded the US near Matamoros and killed 11 US soldiers starting the Mexican War. But Mexico made no further inroads to US territory.
To date those are the only two instance of incursion or occupation of US soil by a foreign power.
-Papa "Historical Anecdote" Homer
Originally posted by xmotex
For all the snarky comments about the French, word I hear is that they regularly clean the clocks of most western forces when they participate in joint exercises.
BTW, anybody remember a guy named Napoleon?
Originally posted by Iblis
That France's military and navy have historically done poorly and are now redoubling efforts is a fact. There is no need to go further on that topic, but to discuss it only, and discuss why.
Originally posted by Fang
Er... I'd like to hear some examples of the French cleaning anyones clocks, even in an exercise. As for Napoleon, he was more Italian than French.
P.S.The Italians were the ones who taught the French how to cook.
Originally posted by Fang
As for Trafalgar, they were the ones who were in a 'coalition' with the Spanish.