i'v just finished reading all the posts in this thread and to say it veered drastically from the original topic is an understatement.
Sooo,,just to get my few quids worth...........
WWII----
Britain and the rest of Europe were fighting the Nazis for a few years before America decided to jump on board. This was only after Hitler decided to declare War on the USA, (for some reason only his sick and twisted mind could comprehend), and after a few American ships had been sunk not far from the coast of the USA. YES, Britain did have its back against the wall but the tide was turning and the Brits would never have lost anyway, ever heard of Operation Sealion??? Nazi Germanys plan to invade the UK? Cancelled because Hitler realised he could not have won or subdued the people of Britain! So he decides to try and invade Russia. The Russkies decide, hang about,,,we aint having this and gives Hitler a smack in the mouth and a T34 up his ass!
Once Russia opened up this second front all the smart Nazis decide to head West because they realised the war was now more or less over. POINT:- America decided to join in when it was advantageous and after most of Europe was under the Jackboot for a few years.
And to the American who mentioned a little 'raid on Normandy' in his post, ask any D-Day vet what they thought of his so called 'raid'!
Just one other little thing i nearly forgot to mention,,,if the Americans are supposed to be the best, how come most of their Military units are based on British Military units??
Rule Britannia, Britannia rules the waves...........