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To a great Briton I dedicate (to) Thee...

The military historian Correlli Barnett, who has died aged 95, was a prolific and controversial writer. His books took aim at the myths surrounding Britain’s wartime exploits, in particular the way in which its armed forces were led during the first and second world wars. Barnett – or “Bill” as he was universally known – was convinced that Britain’s political and military leaders, as well as the mandarins who provided them with administrative support, were regularly guilty of abysmal incompetence during periods of conflict, and that repeated failures to learn lessons or adopt reform had contributed to Britain’s decline as a nation.

You all know this... 

Who doesn't. And I have 1999 publication which tells that British voted for Maiden as British institution more important than Led Zeppelin. I agree... But, of course, 1100 by Aria is way beyond any Aces High, because it is about cataclysmic battles between Luftwaffe and Read Air Force over USSR...

And that was unparalleled...

 

Serving Forces of Evil--this is from 1986 original...

Who would have thought it was prescient...