Not sure about other countries, but I find it odd how allegiances tend to become Polar Opposites over time:
England: Bitter enemies in American Revolution and the War of 1812 but our closest ally since
Canada: Enemy in the War of 1812, ally since
Japan: Ally in WWI, Enemy in WWII, Ally since
Cuba: Ally in Spanish-American War, WWII, and Cuban Revolution. Enemy (negative relations) since
Philippines: Enemy in Philippine-American War, ally since
Iraq: Ally in Iran-Iraq War, enemy in Gulf War and Iraq war
Afghanistan: Ally in Soviet-Afghan War, Enemy in The War in Afghanistan
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Allies vs Enemies
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Allies vs Enemies
by KnightTemplar on Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:07 am
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by Goliath on Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:20 pm
I think that a lot of that is because of the "enemy of my enemy is my friend", especially those that switched from ally to enemy.
Speaking of that, I'm surprised you didn't add our Cold War Friends the Russians. Allies in WWII, enemy for the Cold War, better relations now (but still shaky)
Speaking of that, I'm surprised you didn't add our Cold War Friends the Russians. Allies in WWII, enemy for the Cold War, better relations now (but still shaky)
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America has never been an empire. We may be the only great power in history that had the chance, and refused – preferring greatness to power and justice to glory. - George W. Bush
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by SizarieldoR on Mon May 05, 2008 1:22 pm
Good. The USA learns from Bismarck's actions during his years in office (ally with Italy and France against Austria, then attack France... or something like that)
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