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'From the perspective of the American Revolution, however, the high point of French support is the landing of five battalions of French infantry and artillery in Rhode Island in 1780. In 1781, these French troops under the command of Count Rochambeau marched south to Virginia where they joined Continental forces under Washington and Lafayette. Cornwallis, encamped on the Yorktown peninsula, hoped to be rescued by the British navy. A French fleet under the command of Admiral DeGrasse intercepted and, after a fierce battle lasting several days, defeated the British fleet and forced it to withdraw. This left the French navy to land heavy siege cannon and other supplies and trapped Cornwallis on the Yorktown peninsula. At that point, the defeat of Cornwallis was essentially a matter of time. On September 14, 1781, the French and Continental armies completed their 700 mile march and soon thereafter laid siege to the British positions. After a number of weeks and several brief but intense engagements, Cornwallis, besieged on the peninsula by the large and well-equipped French-American army, and stricken by dysentery, determined to surrender his army. On October 19, 1781, the British forces marched out between the silent ranks of the Americans and French, arrayed in parallel lines a mile long, and cast down their arms.' There you go, If it wasn't for the French the Americans would still be supping ale, football would be proper football not 'Rugby for girls', and G.W would be kissing Tony Blairs arse not the other way round. When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Sounds great................Where the hell is the reef bar???? When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

I'm easy, Err maybe I should refraze that When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

LOL........ Ah well at least they brought diversity to Canadian cuisine. When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Think again, and just say 'merci beaucou' http://www.ai.mit.edu/people/sfelshin/saintonge/frhist.html If you don't want to thank them for the decisive part they played in spawning your nation, at least give them back their statue. When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

So the French gave no assistence???? Not even their Navy???? Come on Bill you know better than that. When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

UK companies that are subsidaries of US owned companies may put in bids but at least 10% of the company must be American. When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

I don't see though what France owes America, I mean if it wasn't for the French, Americans would still be saluting Her Majesty The Queen. (And quite rightly so) When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Waterloo or LDN BRI is cool. When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Any Brits going??? When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Yea me too, how about somewhere in Clapham Junction? Easy to get to from most places When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

A moat from God? When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

yea, I'll be up for that. When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Snap! (No pun intended) When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Must be as hard as nails to carry off his nickname. Doesn't belive in wasting time (18 and one chop!) When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

An Irishman, an Englishman, and a Scot were sitting in a bar. The view was fantastic, the beer excellent, and the food exceptional. "Y'know", said the Scot, "I still prefer the pubs back home. Why in Glasgow there's a little bar called McTavish's where the owner will buy your 5th drink after you buy 4." "Well" said the Englishman, "at my local, the Red Lion, the barman there will buy your 3rd drink after you buy the first 2." "Ahhh that's nothing" said the Irishman. "Back home in Dublin there's Ryan's bar. Now the moment you set foot in the place they'll buy you a drink, then another, all the drinks you like. Then when you've had enough they'll take you upstairs and see that you get laid. All on the house." The Englishman and the Scot immediately pour scorn on the Irishman's claims. He swears every word is true. "Well" said the Englishman, "did this actually happen to you?" "No, not me personally," said the Irishman. "But it did happen to me sister". When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Is a defender of his right to bear arms, Has an interesting debating style When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

I agree. When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Never had a problem with it, all my friends know about my faith. I respect them they respect me. A couple have even decided they wanted to come to Church with me. It was there decision, I go to the DZ to jump not preach. When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Fair point, but how do you feel about a persons right to die in cases where there is no life threatening illness? Say arthritis? Can be very painful but won't lead to death. Once the right to die is established then is it a right for all or just for some? When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Its such a difficult subject, my natural inclination is to say no to euthanasia but having said that I've worked with patients that have begged me to kill them (No I didn't). I've seen people resuscitated that I don't think should have been, and to be truthfull I've seen quite a few people that would have been better off dead. Generaly among medical profesionals in the UK the general consensus is in faviour of euthanasia and this is true of nurses as well. I've known patients telling me how much they genuinly wish to die, then met the same patient a few months later and they're happy and laughing. Its a bit of a concern. When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

1) My nephew is American 2) I'm a qualified marksman and enjoy shooting. When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Sorry to hear that North. I know people that struggled uphill all the way through AFF and thought they'd never get there, then one day it just 'clicked' and now the're smokin'. When I was doing AFF a mate told me it took him about thirty jumps to decide that he really enjoyed jumping. Whatever you decide, stay well my friend. When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Ireland has beautiful and intelligent women. When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca

There is nothing in the Koran or the Hadith about such a requirement, therefore this is strictly a cultral crime against women. It is also carried out by Christians in these regions as well as amongst Muslim populations. I know because I deal with the aftermath of FMG as part of my work. When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca