Little Belgian boy saluting Canadian Troops

[Karnak]

He was flying a Spitfire Mk V out of Malta.

Bagged a running Bf109 at 800-900 yards.

[Melvin]

Actually, the War of 1812 was a military butt whooping for the United States.

As usual, the Brits couldn't make it stick and we ran them off for the second time. Thanks France.

And ever since then they and the Canadians have relied on us and our "big brother retard strength" to keep balance in the northern hemisphere.

It's really not a big deal. Allies are Allies as far as I can tell.

Both the Brits and Canucks have stood by our side steadfastly in recent conflicts, and I would gladly salute a Canadian or English or Scottish or Irish military unit were I to see them come walking by. Out of respect.

Perhaps that's the difference between us.

Respect.

[Gman]

Flight Lieutenant George Frederick "Buzz" Beurling, Canada's highest scoring pilot of WW II 31.3 kills, including 27(!) in just 14 days.

There have been a couple of great books regarding Beurling, he was truly one of the most lethal fighter pilots of all time.  He spent most of his time perfecting his shooting skills while on the ground by shooting at strange angles with pistols and rifles etc.  He had a very unorthodox way of calculating lead and angles for shooting, it is described in one of the books, and one of the only people he ever sat down and explained it to was his squadron XO while in Malta.  Within 3 days this XO went from never hitting an enemy to killing 4 109s, and went on to make ace.   Beurling used to remove the .303's from his planes and shoot only the 20mm, and there were kills where he said he had aimed for the Italian pilot's head, and hit it with a 5 shot burst from the ol hispanos, proved by gun film and by said pilot being sans head when they found the wreck.

He was also absolutely CRAZY.  If you get a chance, track down his books, I can't recall what one title was, but the best book is called "Malta Spitfire", and it is excellent.  Edit: The other book is called "Hero: The Buzz Beurling Story".

Also, as an aside, my Pipe Band was part and parcel to the Seaforth Highlanders back in the day, and our cap badge is still the Stag that the Seaforths wore.  Great video!

[-tronski-]

I think it's criminal that a lot of the sacrifices that Canadians have made in support of freedom and supporting their allies throughout history is overlooked or brushed off. 

Anyone with any sense or knowledge would appreciate the fine contribution of the Canadians...Vimy Ridge, Passchendaele, Dieppe, Kapyong etc etc. They fielded the arguably some of the finest infantryman in WW1 (along with the Aussies, and Kiwis) and went on to serve with honour & distinction in all services in all the following major conflicts.

 Tronsky

[MiloMorai]

Actually, the War of 1812 was a military butt whooping for the United States.

As usual, the Brits couldn't make it stick and we ran them off for the second time. Thanks France.

And ever since then they and the Canadians have relied on us and our "big brother retard strength" to keep balance in the northern hemisphere.

It's really not a big deal. Allies are Allies as far as I can tell.

Both the Brits and Canucks have stood by our side steadfastly in recent conflicts, and I would gladly salute a Canadian or English or Scottish or Irish military unit were I to see them come walking by. Out of respect.

Perhaps that's the difference between us.

Respect.

Yes France, and Napoleon, deserves a big thanks. Most historians say it was a draw.

[Hap]

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It's allergies I think *wipes eyes*

 

[Melvin]

See Rule #4

[MiloMorai]

That must be American history revisionism. Invaded Canada and got butt kicked back across the border by a bunch civilians and Indians.

Btw, you do know that your nation anthem is an English drinking song.

[PuppetZ]

Well good sirs, that's not the point of the whole thing here. The point is our soldiers fought with bravery and honor in ww1 and ww2 and every other conflict since then. I, for one, do not hold any grudge against the US for trying to invade the British in 1812 (back then we were merely a province in the british empire. We were not the Canadian nation until later in 1867).

And ever since then they and the Canadians have relied on us and our "big brother retard strength" to keep balance in the northern hemisphere.

True, you are probably right that the US military is the strongest. But every military victory is earned trough sweat and blood. And we spilled our own blood in the name of freedom and thus in your own personal name. That balance in the northern hemisphere you talk about have a high price in blood that's been paid not only by the US citizen. Let's honor all of our allies dead, be they US, Canadian, British, polish, French, Russian and every other country. May they be at peace.

I'll say it again : that freedom we old as our birth right have a price in blood. And that blood have no nationality.

 

[Tr1gg22]

Well good sirs, that's not the point of the whole thing here. The point is our soldiers fought with bravery and honor in ww1 and ww2 and every other conflict since then. I, for one, do not hold any grudge against the US for trying to invade the British in 1812 (back then we were merely a province in the british empire. We were not the Canadian nation until later in 1867).

True, you are probably right that the US military is the strongest. But every military victory is earned trough sweat and blood. And we spilled our own blood in the name of freedom and thus in your own personal name. That balance in the northern hemisphere you talk about have a high price in blood that's been paid not only by the US citizen. Let's honor all of our allies dead, be they US, Canadian, British, polish, French, Russian and every other country. May they be at peace.

I'll say it again : that freedom we old as our birth right have a price in blood. And that blood have no nationality.

 

+1   

[Karnak]

Well history proves us the winner.

How's England's military doing these days?

      

Laughable, that's how. Now go get your shine box and get to work. I'm in no mood for lip from chumps.

The UK's military is one of the most powerful in the world.  I would hardly call that laughable.

[MarineUS]

I think it's criminal that a lot of the sacrifices that Canadians have made in support of freedom and supporting their allies throughout history is overlooked or brushed off. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A8lRhBh0Y8&feature=channel_video_title  this is a video I've had on my profile for a while.

[oakranger]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A8lRhBh0Y8&feature=channel_video_title  this is a video I've had on my profile for a while.

 

[bentnail]

The video of the little boy was as hart warming as it gets!!! And filled with pride.
But you don't have to judge others, or use this sweet moment to put your own negative views to it.

When it comes down to it weather in a sewer or the Whitehouse we all take pride in what is ours, so
please just enjoy it for what it is.

[Dichotomy]

Well good sirs, that's not the point of the whole thing here. The point is our soldiers fought with bravery and honor in ww1 and ww2 and every other conflict since then. I, for one, do not hold any grudge against the US for trying to invade the British in 1812 (back then we were merely a province in the british empire. We were not the Canadian nation until later in 1867).

True, you are probably right that the US military is the strongest. But every military victory is earned trough sweat and blood. And we spilled our own blood in the name of freedom and thus in your own personal name. That balance in the northern hemisphere you talk about have a high price in blood that's been paid not only by the US citizen. Let's honor all of our allies dead, be they US, Canadian, British, polish, French, Russian and every other country. May they be at peace.

I'll say it again : that freedom we old as our birth right have a price in blood. And that blood have no nationality.

 

And a big 'Amen' and a  on that one. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A8lRhBh0Y8&feature=channel_video_title  this is a video I've had on my profile for a while.

 

Tough watch bro