McGrath of Harlow - 23 Jan 04 - 01:45 PM

"Wars in my lifetime involving the UK:"
World War II - Yes we did declare war on Germany
Palestine - No, we didn't declare war on anybody
Korea - Yes, we did send troops to support the UN Forces
Malaya - No, we didn't declare war on anybody
Aden - No, we didn't declare war on anybody
Cyprus - No, we didn't declare war on anybody
Suez - No, we didn't declare war on anybody
Northern Ireland - No, we didn't declare war on anybody
Falklands - Yes but limited to restoration of the Falklands to British sovereignty
Kuwait - Yes as part of a UN Force
Kosovo - No, we didn't declare war on anyone
Sierra Leone - No, we didn't declare war on anyone
Afghanistan - No, we didn't declare war on anyone
Iraq - Yes limited to removal of Saddam Hussein and Baathist Regime.