The British Army was not an evil tyrannical church burning demon spawn as Mel Gibson (Anglophobic idiot that he is) would like you to think. It was incredibly soft on the Rebel Americans, which is arguably why it had to pull out. General Howe, who soundly beat Washington at Brandywine Creek, had an American wife and was an Ameriphile by most accounts.

As for WW2, by the time the US entered the war the British had already decisively defeated the Germans at the Battle of Britain and Battle of El Alamein. Additionally, the Russians had halted the Germans and were then on the offensive (Kursk). American help did however save many lives and shorten the war considerably. Not forgetting the Pacific, the US certainly provided the bulk of men and materials there. Saying that, the British Indian14th Army (under General Slim) handed the Japanese their largest land defeat in the most horrendous conditions – infact having done my thesis on this, I’d say they were the worst conditions of any theatre of the war. It is no thanks to Hollywood that the British war effort in the Far East is largely forgotten in popular history/memory.

WW1 needs no explanation, the French and British were primarily responsible for the defeat of the Germans, Austrians and Turks. The entry of the US effectively broke the resolve of the German Army but by this time the British had already managed, with a lasp gasp, to stop the German Spring Offensive.

As for the War of 1812, it is little known amongst Americans I have met that the US Army, under the auspices of the War Hawks in Congress, launched 6 invasions of Upper and Lower Canada; all of which were defeated. New Orleans dominates the US perspective of this conflict but it was the most inconsequential battle of the entire war. Indeed, many Americans think that the British were trying to reconquer their lost colonies… they had neither the resources or the desire to do this. All the British Government wanted to do was hold the Americans in cheque and take a few bargaining chips at the same time while the French Empire under Napoleon was defeated.

Other than the skewered view of history, I am very fond of Americans and have quite a number of family who are American.

When we arrived to Victoria Station from Gatwick via the Express, we were more than a little overwhelmed. At first all I could do was look up and all around, saying “I’m standing in VICTORIA STATION!” Shortly, a friendly steward driving one of those passenger carts came over, took us in hand and rescued us. He sorted out how to get to Kings Cross (I believe that’s the station) to catch the Flying Scotsman to Edinburgh. We will never forget his jolly kindness and you can believe he was rewarded well.

So, to any first-timers, do plan your arrival times for the lesser-harried part of the day.
Melinda, Life Long Anglophile

Take these two pieces as an example:

A Jesus Loves Me Top: http://www.snootypaws.com.au/blog/index.php/jesus-loves-me-dog-top/ (australian)

A dog football strip http://www.cherrybrook.com/index.cfm/a/catalog.prodshow/vid/475571/catid/187/vname/Football_Player_Dog_Costume?siteID=q0FRi0X_gQw-_qq1STbtwBb8N2vvIcWtSg (american)

Sure the English are bonkers for their pets but it’s genetic and when they came spreading their seed over in the UK, they brought this crazy trait with them as well.

you forgot to mention crufts – that’s pretty crazy too!!!