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I understand that snooker is getting more nearly equal, but not there yet.
My country's National Tourism Office warns us against asking questions to Brits. They warn us that 3 out of 4 times a Brit is asked a question, their "answer" will be a sarcastic one.
Darts. Bowls. Archery. Shooting (all levels from pistol to clay pigeon) . Diving. Equestrian sports (possibly excluding polo). Rally driving.
Marginally off topic, but it has been noted that British sportsmen excel at sports where you sit down. Sailing, equestrian, air sports, rowing....
But British troops are not so well renowned in the attack role
But British troops are not so well renowned in the attack role, where they have to run at the enemy.Why would that be?
Because the Light Brigade showed that sitting on a horse is not a good idea if the enemy has artillery.
Quote from: alancalverd on 18/03/2021 19:30:06Marginally off topic, but it has been noted that British sportsmen excel at sports where you sit down. Sailing, equestrian, air sports, rowing....In such wars, British troops have a good reputation for fighting well in defensive positions. Where they're basically sitting down and shooting at an enemy who's running towards them.But British troops are not so well renowned in the attack role, where they have to run at the enemy.