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] Date Posted: 08:24:56 01/13/05 Thu In reply to: Dave (UK) 's message, "Commonwealth Defence" on 14:41:45 01/10/05 Mon makes complete sense though. When Australia were under direct threat of invasion by the Japanese Churchill wouldnt release our soldiers to defend their own land, he had them fighting for sand in North Africa, luckily we told him to get stuffed and our guys came home to beat the japs. Thats just a historical case that shows where Commonwealth nations stand in the eyes of the British government. but look at the geography, Canada borders with America so of course they see the US as a better strategic partner. Australia is a continent between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, so having a small island nation tucked away in the North Atlantic as a major defence partner is not really feasable. If the FCS ever comes about then this will of course change however with the UK's position in the EU that is looking forever in doubt. Also many Europeans call for a combined EU military doesnt leave any room for Australia and Canada cooperating with britains forces, sad, but nevertheless true. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |