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Yeah the military did us proud in difficult circumstances, in my opinion though they shouldnt be using green goddesses they should have up to date equipment, with the budget they do have though they do better then any other country in the world would with the same budget!
And i agree with the peacekeeping as well, maybe if the americans had the knowledge and training that our troops have then maybe baghdad/falluja would not of seen the violence. |
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The British military is the goods, but better at peacekeeping? Probably. But fighting mid to large sized insurgent factions? I doubt any better than the US. Equal, probably. Besides, a large amount of the casualites have been from IED, mostly in very hostile areas, I don't think UK troopers are stationed in many of those.
Though that body armor has always looked like a bad idea to me..... I don't get why berets help! :P lol |
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In some ways I think British soldiers are good, but during a six month experience of having the "privilege" to live with them at the Swedish camp Camp Victoria in Kosovo my mind changed slightly. Why? There were always a lot of fights in the bar and outside it, and they didn't respect our traditions that probably were weird to them. (As our pinky ceremony). Well I don't say that all of the Brits are like that. Just the ones that I shared camp with during that time.
During my second tour to Kosovo I changed my mind again. This time all Brits I met/worked with was really respectful toward other nations soldiers. |
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I have all the respect in the world for the British Armed Forces. I have found them to be professional and highly capable, especially the Royal Marines, but then I'm biased when it comes to "bootnecks".
As for the USMC / Royal Marine exchange program Mr. Bourne HQMC would make that decision and it would hurt for you to be Jump and Scuba qualed before they send you off to run around with 2 Commando. |
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I have been in Chinese military forums for long time, I give you the views of general Chinese military fans:
1. UK forces are all extremly well equiped and trained. 2. UK army is just tool used by USA. UK army cannot take on any meaningful army of any meaningful sized country. Without USA, UK military is almost meaningless in the world. Oh, above are just the opinions, no intention to hurt anyone, if not feeling too well, read point 1 again ![]() |
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Topic: Re: ben youre on confused man
The above post is rather amusing, since we colonised a few hundred years back. You will find we generally use our military to guard our country. Which is why hmmm the French, Spanish, Germans and more have never been able to invade Britain. The U.S.A does seem to use the British but I think the U.K could take control of a country much bigger then itself (i.e any country lol). Remember those Brits fought the Argentines what 15 years ago? 700 odd argentinians dead and 200 odd brits. Argentine is what 20 times bigger then England? Proven wrong
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Topic: Re: ben youre on confused manQuote:
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Amazing? Amazing is a good thing.
The point is the Outside World is always Amazing since it is simply unknown to you ![]() Anyway it is THE opinions of some countries. Shall I tell you more? I have been many Inernational Military Forums, and that view is shared by most of the world countries, I put the view here in a polite way, if no Mods here, then I can put the true words describing UK's military forces here, but it will not be allowed here ![]() |
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