[Cronos]

So, based on this article tradition takes less than 70 years to occur

Yes.

From 1500 until 1970, the English had fought with the French against the Germans, the GErmans against the French, the Germans against the Russians, the Russians against the French, fought with the Dutch, fought alongside the Dutch, fought with the US, fought alongside the USA, fought with the Spanish, been allies with the Spanish etc. etc.

In fact in 1914, English soldiers on the ships to france thought they were going to attack France :)

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[gonzo]

"...In fact in 1914, English soldiers on the ships to france thought they were going to attack France :) ..."

That's weird, but mostly correct! My maternal Grandfather, having emigrated to Canada in 1913, returned to England in 1915 to enter the war.

He told me that he didn't know if he was going to fight the 'Huns' or the 'Frogs', and that it didn't matter - he didn't like either of them!

His exploits in the war were memorable. Upon dis-embarking in France, he was pushed off the gangplank, broke his leg, and the same ship took him back to Old-Blighty.

He got a large medal for serving ..................................................... FRegards