I don't mind the friendly jousting, but the changing of the facts simply is not friendly jousting. You do not have to like Yankee attitudes, but the facts are that in both World Wars the U.S. involvement is what made the difference. But in all fairness, it was the difference to success, not the reason. As was mentioned above, the Russians played a huge role in this effort. The Battle of Britain was legendary. And we could go on about the Aussies in the S.Pacific, the brave Filipino guerrilla's and the legendary Free French forces. Most of these depended on an American supply line. You may not like a Yankee attitude, but we are giving people. Look in every major natural disaster, every event that requires money to resolve. You will find the evidence of our generosity.