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If you can't get a Scot to cover your back, you'll want a Pole instead. (OK, I'm a Scot, so I'm biased).

Thanks to these brave men who gave their lives for freedom in Iraq. The Poles are ever in the front rank in the struggle for freedom, and if Bremer doesn't know that, he's a poorly educated man indeed.

Do you really think this way? Thanks!
But... I've read some soldier's notes and the overall picture is not made of pink colors. I think it's time to make some conclusions for Poles, to answer honestly some questions: is there something we screwed? Is there something we can fix? How? Are polish officers with old school education able to effective command troops on real battlefield? (yes I think Iraq IS battlefield currently). If no - what can we do with it?
Big words aren't enough. Lack of honesty before ourselves can cost unnecessary deaths in the future. We MUST truly evaluate our experience. And bring conclusions to life...
And for Bremer - he failed and is looking for excuses - it's clear for me. But this doesn't allow us to be blindly happy. In my opinion there is a LOT to do in polish army now.
But... I'll kick anybody's a.s if he would be questioning bravery of polish soldier. Soldiers do their duty well.