Should we change the rules to let Poles join the British Army?

Most English don't work in professions that requires them to have a high level proficiency of Polish (yet) - I'm sure that a vast majority of jobs (professional) do require Polish.

The point both myself and the other poster were making is that we both feel that excellent fluent English should be required to join the armed forces. It's not a slur on Polish people.


One of my GGG uncles enlisted in that war - he forged documents - he was only 14 - I don't think they were too fussy in 1914 and war is so much more technical these day.

The number of Poles who are British citizens is tiny. I've never met a Pole here who would refer to themselves as British just because they've lived here for a few years.


If they are citizens, yes. If not no. The same as the US I imagine.


We definitely dont allow people in their 60's to join the army in Britain.


I think you'll find that Poland is far, far more demanding especially regarding citizenship.

https://polishforums.com/archives/2005-2009/uk-ireland/poles-top-class-13094/

I don't think it is problem. Poles don't want to be British soldiers, I appreciate Americans effort but it is not needed.

I've already made that point :)

Dailymail

I was thinking of their children and even grandchildren. Are they still considered Polish?


Was it not the Polish that broke a code in WW2.

why?! To use Poles to killing more Serbians?!

Look what happened on Kosovo-Metohija!!! That poor creature that was used as sniper-shooter on Serbs is now on rehabilitation in mental institution. He said `he can`t live with fact that he killed Serb on a Serbian ground`- he wanted to commit suicide few times. Down there where Zawisha Charny died for Serbs to liberate them from Islam, that poor creature take part in creation of Greater Albania. There is no future for that man and all money that he got can`t make him happy. i feel sorry for him, honestly

also, in chaos that occured Ukrainian soldier was killed and now Ukrainians blame Poles for that and Franch UNMIK/NATO. So, UKPOLABAT (Ukrainian-Polish battalion) fall in crisis and its future becomes questionable. WHY??? becouse of money???!!!

all what anti-Slavs want is to isolate Slavs from each others and to force us to exterminate each others

You only beat drums I think. Sometimes its seems you are confused yourself on your agenda.

Anyways.

Scottish/Polish/Ukrainian troops joint exercise. If anyone is interested..

mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/TrainingAndAdventure/HighlandReservistsJoinCossacksInPoland.htm

Whats the use of ppl in here being interested in an army joint excercise?

The relationship between the different armies is already strong so having Polish people in the British army or visa versa is no big deal.

I have no problem.

But.. its Europe... and its a strange world. Some such people exist who love to creat problems...and also descriminate. Often they are devoid of logic, but still hailed!

Now... if unfortunately a situation occurs... and the Polish personel in the UK army has to choose between Poland and Uk... what will he do?... and how will that justify UK? or Poland?...

Or maybe... we all might join the EU army... or better....the UN army. It might look better.

But if you are talking about British Poles... like British Indians or British Germans... or etc... then it makes more sense.

good

Now, continue to killing Ukrainian soldiers. That would make happy their NATO cooperative president


Poles, don`t do that

in a first opportunity, Serbians would eliminate a lot of British soldiers. You don`t want to be with them when they face their end

Good shot Carol.
Was it not the Poles that retrieved a German V1 rocket that went astray.. They dismantled it and sent it to England.

Actually who in their right mind would want to join the British Army? Their chow sucks.

Crow - I am all for patriotism but one thing that Scotland has learnt to her advantage is that you do not get stronger by blaming other people - you need to get over it and build strength from within yourself.

British troops are occupational forces and would be forced to retreat

Serbs never lost any war. We can wait. Britain shell pay for everything

Carol this has been discussed to death - the codes changed and certain other aspects were hard for the Polish - IT WAS A JOINT EFFORT:

Polish
French
English

codesandciphers.org.uk/enigma/index.htm


And you can shut the fcuk up as well! ya week prik!

You know what, sometimes I wish the British had just not bothered and left the Polish to die! Because we get no thanks whatsoever!

To protect British interests! We're talking about muslims' interests here!

a a a a don`t worry

Poland repaying her debt to you. Look how Polish soldiers serve you well on Kosovo and creating Greater Albania. Official Poland is so loyal to debt to Britain and France that Racowie-Polish relations looks like little insignificant joke


i will, i will, just don`t dream about sleeping with me

Shelley, Shelley, LOL! You have me in hysterics. Sometimes you can get soooo, cute.. Have you been drinking?

what do you want us to thank you for? sorry girl but youre talking bulshit.

What is it? Um...um... oh yeah... TIT :P

Right, now where would Poland be without your thoughts of helping. In the US we have a saying "kiss off Beach". You are one mean drunk.

I think Shelley means that Poland is pretty rebellious in Europe and that they don't thank us for our efforts over the years. That'd be my guess. Churchill once he didn't want to help the Poles because they were so selfish and ungrateful.

That's just one position, the other is that the Allies sold Poland down the river. They concluded Yalta, a reiteration of Tehran, and let Poland descend into communism and the world of deadly secret agents. America, through Roosevelt, was complicit too. That surprises me as, not long later, America waged war with communism.

Poland shouldn't feel that they owe anybody anything. They have been pushed around once too often. They are good fighters.

Yes...they smashed the Germans 14hundredsomething! :)

You bet ! :)
We were busy with the Turks, Swedes, pirates and ninjas afterward :)

I hope you showed them! :)

Yeah - sharpened poles for deep anal probing :

Just a minor correction Torny: ". . the gurkhas are truly great soldiers . . " The Gurkha Regiment is still in existence today and serving both in Iraq & Afghanistan.

and another minor correction


Sorry, but The Gurkha Regiment has been a part of the British Army for nearly 200 years. Moreover, as a regiment, they have won more VCs than any other regiment within the British Army.

As for the Polish contribution during WW II: I was based at RAF Northolt for a few years and can confirm that their contribution is acknowledged in the form of a memorial at the south- east corner of the base adjacent to the A40.

In principle, I have nothing against Polish nationals joining the British forces. As very few Gurkhas can actually speak English - they rely on senior NCOs & Officers to translate instructions - I don't see the inability to speak English as an impediment to joining-up