Kevin, you are entitled to your view, you have not changed mine. As I said in the 1st paragraph of my column, there is much to admire in the British military history. I, too, have worked with and trusted the Brits the same as I would trust their US counterparts.

I usually just let others have their say because it bothers me in a way hard to explain that these exchanges are anonymous. Out of courtesy to Kevin, who signed his name, I'll join the fray and risk making things worse!