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pukka

with respect a few facts.

The uk commanders were under US orders, not an opinion just a simple fact. Even when they bombed chemical ali they had to ask permission from centcom.

Yes the uk took the south, the US logistics is better, however
facts are the initial assault (including the tricky job of taking the oilfields without them being destroyed). Was led by royal marines and a small contingent of navy seals. Amongst the towns taken was one of 140k population, and a near city of 320k population which was a military strongpoint.

Another fact, the US supply lines were attacked early on the 16th air assault brigade was deployed to secure them. They also patrolled the borders when actions from neighbours seemed likely.

So a summary

with 25k soldiers available, the uk took large tracts of the south, secured borders and supply lines, and took basra.

Personally i consider that a signifigant contribution wih limited manpower.

Now, you are free to critisise based on newspaper articles, however your feelings are not shared by your men on the ground, just about every account from english and american soldiers that have worked together is mutual respect.