[GMMAC]

"rude" ???

Try outraged by such a churlish slight to all non-Britsh Allied Military members who nobly served freedom's cause from 1939 until America eventually entered WW2 in late 1941.

Given - beyond in Europe - Canada, Australia & numerous other nations had Troops who laid down their lives in hellholes like Hong Kong, insisting upon due respect for their sacrifices is light years away from being "rude"?

[Brit_Guy]

Please name the countries that still had a functioning governement that were not either members of the British Empire or Commonwealth who were at War with Hitler between 1939 and 41?

Between 1939-41 The Australians, Canadians, Hong Kong, Indians, New Zealanders would all recognise themselves as loyal to the British crown at state level if not at the level of the individual soldier. There is no massive slur in describing the Commonwealth Allies as British - any more than calling a modern day Scot or Welsh ‘British’. ‘Commonwealth’ would have been a better word than ‘British’, but I am sure no slur was intended, and this whole side debate is a big red herring on the two of you having a very entertaining argument about Scotishness. Which I was enjoying!

[Churchillspirit]

You may have some valid points but name calling is not encouraged here. You have been preaching to the newb as you call him about etiquette on Free Republic. You need to follow it yourself.