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Come Inside... => The Commons => Topic started by: Snoopy on June 07, 2008, 12:16:10 PM

Title: Well that explains
Post by: Snoopy on June 07, 2008, 12:16:10 PM

Why the French are pushing so hard for a "European" Army to replace Nato. No doubt as usual they will want to be in charge of it but this report in the Daily Telegraph perhaps tells us all we need to know about the why of it.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/2084832/French-army-falling-apart%2C-documents-show.html

Title: Re: Well that explains
Post by: Uncle Mort on June 07, 2008, 01:54:42 PM

Never mind, I sure we could contribute some Chinooks and Nimrods to help out.

Title: Re: Well that explains
Post by: Snoopy on June 07, 2008, 02:03:00 PM

Indeed ~ all of which confirms that we need Nato and the Yanks more than they need us.

Title: Re: Well that explains
Post by: TG on June 07, 2008, 05:15:16 PM

Although ultimately a success, the rescue operation nearly foundered at an early stage, when two of the frigates carrying troops suffered engine failure, and a launch laden with special forces' equipment sunk under its weight.

I cant help but think there is something very British about that sort of farce. Not least because they still succeeded.  rubschin:

Title: Re: Well that explains
Post by: Snoopy on June 07, 2008, 05:17:43 PM

A sort of "Carry on up the Eiffel"  whistle:

Title: Re: Well that explains
Post by: TG on June 07, 2008, 05:32:13 PM

Quote from: Snoopy on June 07, 2008, 05:17:43 PM

A sort of "Carry on up the Eiffel"  whistle:

This is supposed to be a serious thread!

It'll be rolled up newspaper time soon!  ;D

Title: Re: Well that explains
Post by: Snoopy on June 07, 2008, 05:37:21 PM

 surrender: