[Tailback]

I hope this is not really based on such a petty thing. There seems to be a large difference in culture between the British and American forces.

If this report is true, then the problem is that this American Major is a dirtbag. This is behavior that wouldn't be acceptable of a PFC let alone a Major. Maybe the reason why this Major was attached to a British unit instead of leading US troops is this type of behavior. Of course, these are just allegations right now, I'm sure we'll know (most of) the truth soon enough.

[muawiyah]

At the moment all we have are allegations ~ both ways. However, even if he manages to beat the warcrimes rap the Brit has to account for forcing an American stand at attention as an object of ridicule for 45 minutes in front of other soldiers, including enlisted men.

Again, the best way to prevent cultural conflicts like this is to keep the Brit officers out of the picture.