Germans dismayed that Poles could command their troops

The Times (U.K.) ^ | 05/08/03 | Roger Boyes

[PeoplesRep_of_LA]

I disagree that having the Russians or Germans command eachother has been done. From recent Polish history, they fought bravely in WWII on horseback in a lost cause against how they had already been was sliced up by Hitler and Stalin, this is a MOST delicious historical Irony.

About the article; “remind President Kwasniewski who exactly has been the strongest champion of Polish entry into the EU” is anyone else getting tired of how Old Europe's only card, which they play over and OVER again, is the club they invented rather than any military success. Pathetic.

Welcome to the club of respectable military powers Poland. Let me just dust off this chair for you that says Fatherland and push the chair in for you.

You bet Rumsfeld did this to further divide! Absolutely BRILLIANT move Rummy.

[RS]

If the Germans don't like it they can just pull their men right out of the NATO forces.
I'm sure they will be happy to serve under Poles in the new EU armed forces.

[Longlines]

Let the Germans suck eggs with the French.

[jrushing]

Germans dismayed that Poles could command their troops

Germany didn't have a problem with commanding Poland in 1939.

The headline doesn't even say "will command", just "COULD command".

[McGavin999]

The Poles EARNED their right to command a sector. They stood beside us and they EARNED it.

[AmericaUnited]

Poland recognises that it has no experience in leading a multinational force.

No time better than the present to start getting that experience. I'm proud of our Polish friends.

[may18]

Nod it was a brve move by poland to not only voice support but offer troops as well.

[Eala]

The Germans also suspect that the US is again trying to drive a wedge between “old” and “new” Europe.

Hardly. It was "old" Europe that created the division.

[isom35]

hey germany, go choke on a polish sausage.

[Arkinsaw]

Poland earned it, they stood up for Freedom. Socialist Worker's parties sure don't like taking orders from free men. Understandable.

[Mike Darancette]

GERMANY has responded angrily to a proposal that its troops be deployed in northern Iraq under the command of Poland,...

Revenge is a dish best served cold.

[speedy]

Sounds like the Germans still have a few Master Race hang-ups to work out. Springtime for Kwasnieski and Poland. Winter for Schroder and France.

[Faraday]

Perhaps we should insert an intermediary in the chain of command between the Polish leaders and the subordinate Germans. Might I suggest the Singaporeans.

[nettlsome]

Let's see DU tackle this one. Let's also see photos of Poles in service at Iraq theatre. Any acknowledgement is missing thusfar in mainstream American press.

[Petronski]

A most delicious development! I think my smile will last at least through the morning tomorrow.

[Cachelot]

GERMANY has responded angrily to a proposal that its troops be deployed in northern Iraq under the command of Poland, one of the newest members of Nato.

Eff off, Fritz. I don't think anybody invited you anyway.

[SAJ]

I don't recall Russians serving under Germans or the other way around. May have occurred, may not have. That wasn't the point at all.

Since you fancy irony, imagine the absolutely marvelous irony of EITHER of these situations occurring with 2 nations who have loathed each other for centuries (the very brief Hitler-Stalin rapproachment notwithstanding, of course).

[SAJ]

Right you are, I do believe that that is what M. Chiraq (proper spelling, now and forever) intends.

Where DO these megalomaniacs come from, anyway? Sheesh.

[cake_crumb]

LOL...Old Europe being snobbish and elitist AGAIN!