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George Washington: Named Britain's Greatest Foe Ever!

Started by AZRedhawk44, April 16, 2012, 02:27:55 PM

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AZRedhawk44

April 16, 2012, 02:27:55 PM
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/9204961/George-Washington-named-Britains-greatest-ever-foe.html

Perfect timing for April 19th, folks!

He beat out Michael Collins, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Mustafa Ataturk for the honor of greatest military foe of Britain. 

In today's relationship between America and Britain, perhaps not the greatest distinction we could hope for the good General and President to earn... but an interesting tidbit of 18th century that you can take to your next 'Seed and share with your shooters. 

Foppish Dandy

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April 16, 2012, 02:58:52 PM
Haha... I love it! Thanks for sharing!
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Swamp Thing

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April 16, 2012, 07:53:13 PM
I was just about to post this.

Great find! Great article.

Interestingly, the comments sections of online news articles normally being a troll convention, are generally uplifting.

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April 18, 2012, 06:21:01 PM
thanx for posting  O0
Washingtons order against profanity at valley forge is an interesting read .

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