09-05-2021, 11:04 PM
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Re: Is it war??
Originally Posted by Donkeyman
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So where are the Frogs fishing today ??I thought their waters were fished out , that's why they want Jerseys ?
Donkeyman! 👍👍
09-05-2021, 11:07 PM
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Re: Is it war??
Originally Posted by Bread
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Another part of history erased .... 
Originally Posted by Percy Vere
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I was mightily upset when I read about the change to Guy's dog's name I can tell you. Anyone who has read the book knows what the dog's real name is and it ain't DIGGER!BTW, the last time The Dam Busters was shown on UK TV, the dog's name had been overdubbed.
09-05-2021, 11:13 PM
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Re: Is it war??
Originally Posted by JBR
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That's all well and good, except that they - like the Falklands - rely on the UK for their defence.I think the Frogs have now realised that and will think again before starting a war, because they know that we would win it!
https://www.nationmaster.com/country...ngdom/Military
10-05-2021, 11:13 AM
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Re: Is it war??
Originally Posted by Bruce
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That's a pretty brave statement without much foundationhttps://www.nationmaster.com/country...ngdom/Military
10-05-2021, 11:28 AM
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Re: Is it war??
Originally Posted by Bread
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You really think the French would out class the UK Navy, RAF, Army and special forces ?
The figures mention only raw numbers, and don't mention how effective each country's forces really are.
Here's one important extract which support that:
Battle-related deaths:
France = 0.0 Ranked 41st.
UK = 29 Ranked 29th.
Indicating that the Frogs tend not to get involved in any actual fighting!
10-05-2021, 11:30 AM
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Re: Is it war??
Originally Posted by JBR
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I had to have a look at that link.The figures mention only raw numbers, and don't mention how effective each country's forces really are.
Here's one important extract which support that:
Battle-related deaths:
France = 0.0 Ranked 41st.
UK = 29 Ranked 29th.
Indicating that the Frogs tend not to get involved in any actual fighting!
Also need to factor in tactics and capability, the UK excels in these areas.
10-05-2021, 11:34 AM
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Re: Is it war??
Originally Posted by Bread
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You really think the French would out class the UK Navy, RAF, Army and special forces ?
Didn't they produce the Exocet missile? Remember the devastation that produced in the Falklands, who knows what else they have up their sleeve. Britain has a couple of aircraft carriers they cannot defend.
Who can tell?
10-05-2021, 11:35 AM
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Re: Is it war??
Originally Posted by JBR
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I had to have a look at that link.The figures mention only raw numbers, and don't mention how effective each country's forces really are.
Here's one important extract which support that:
Battle-related deaths:
France = 0.0 Ranked 41st.
UK = 29 Ranked 29th.
Indicating that the Frogs tend not to get involved in any actual fighting!
The French have different rules of engagement to the UK.
They protect their troops, kill first.
They are quite effective at that.
We are tying our troops with one hand.
The French respect their Special Forces.
We consider them disposable for political reasons.
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