Ah Dvis, many thanks for that confirmation.
I did not know that Teribus was an "ex-tommie" but reading back on his common usage of barrack room language, I did suspect it. We are well aware of the consequences of the rapine and murder of his ilk in the many ex-member countries of the one-time Empire, not just in Ireland .These, sadly, are probably the "bastards" to which he refers and, many of them did seek to free their country also.
He is well read on this subject, mind you, and obviously has more time on his hands than most. However, he might with benefit, broaden his reading field . Not everything factual about any conflict is written by the supporters of either side. Is it?