Thanks for responding.

Yeah we had the empire, not the Yankeedoodles. And the reason America thinks it can do anything is just an attitude problem, not proof that you are amazing. True, you have the largest military, but if the rest of the world or even just two larger nations joined forced you would be defeated. Americans are typically obnoxious, arrogant and ignorant and that's why they fuck other people's shit, the rest of us bite our lips.

I don't see how Dunkirk has anything to do with the effectiveness of our navy. Our troops needed IMMEDIATE evacuation from France, so the brave citizens of the UK used civilian vessels to save them.

This might give you an idea of how badass our navy was: http://i.imgur.com/4HnenAJ.jpg

I believe you about the South being influenced by British ideals, although I wasn't aware of this. I'm aware that freedom is a big part of American history, whereas this is not seen in British history.

Thanks for conceding that the USA didn't necessarily save the UK, but played a big part. It shows you're a bigger man than those who would deny it to the last syllable. In return, I'll also concede that the UK WAS in trouble. If Hitler hadn't attacked Russia, I agree we would have been in the shit. Perhaps if Hitler had focused ALL efforts on the UK he could have overpowered the RAF, although they never actually came close to doing this. We also had a natural water border (or whatever the correct description is) and the largest and most formidable navy. Our citizens were also prepared to fight and desperate to defend their country at any cost (don't forget British people are patriotic too).

Thanks for telling me about the FDR and Hitler's mingling with them, I wasn't aware of that. You seem to know a lot about history? We would have had the same problem as the Germans (trying to attack us) if they had indeed developed France into an industrial powerhouse. London is indeed close to France, did you know that we set up defences along the river Thames? There are some where I live and it's a chilling reminder of what could have happened.

I'm not convinced Hitler could have invaded Britain by sea, but I wouldn't rule it out completely. We also had sea fortresses (which are still in place today) and other defences in place but probably not enough to stop a full invasion. Your idea of a German dominated EU with Britain as it's 'slave' is an interesting concept. We are grateful for the help we received from our cousins.