In need, but not a complete basket case.
perhaps we could never have finished it alone, but in 1940 the RAF defeated the Luftwaffe in The Battle Of Britain, preventing invasion of these islands, and in 43, as the US forces began to arrive, our 8th Army defeated Rommel's proud Afrika Corps. and the battle of the Atlantic was largely won.
Still, again, grateful thanks.
Partners for death in the mad dance of war.
Keith.