Not sure about other countries, but I find it odd how allegiances with the U.S. tend to become Polar Opposites over time:

England: Bitter enemies in American Revolution and the War of 1812 but our closest ally since
Canada: Enemy in the War of 1812, ally since
Japan: Ally in WWI, Enemy in WWII, Ally since
Cuba: Ally in Spanish-American War, WWII, and Cuban Revolution. Enemy (negative relations) since
Philippines: Enemy in Philippine-American War, ally since
Iraq: Ally in Iran-Iraq War, enemy in Gulf War and Iraq war
Afghanistan: Ally in Soviet-Afghan War, Enemy in The War in Afghanistan
Russia: Ally in WWII, enemy for the Cold War, better relations now (but still shaky)

Interesting and informative. I knew some of this but not all. I wonder how much more I do not know....

I love learning, ask Lil' turtle, she'll vouch for that! She may be in Texas now, but, soon she and her daughter will be coming on vacation. I can't wait! Oooooops! I went off topic, sorry.

Great post Knight Templar! We need more topics of this nature, factual, informative and educational.

Off Topic:
TSS needs more political discussion too.

I really like these posts Knight Templar! Yes. Flower and I are alot alike in loving to learn these things. And Yes I and my daughter are very excited about our upcoming road trip. so is lumpy....