American Allies: Of the handful listed below, which one would take the title of "Best Ally"?

2015-04-13T23:12:33-04:00

"American Allies: America has allies on all inhabited continents. Some of the allies go back to our founding and others are more recent. What is the general consensus of RP on who America's best ally is? In my view, America's oldest ally would be the French (they helped us secure our independence from the British), but I think except during the Revolutionary War, the British have proved themselves to be our best and most kindred ally. So here is the question. Between the handful of allied nations listed below, which one would you pick as our best ally?"

Response by SGT James Allen made May 22 at 2015 11:55 AM

2015-05-22T11:55:53-04:00

Although it seems that culturally we are most similar to the Canadians, I think that Great Britain has proven to be our best ally. From a military perspective, I can think of two things off the top of my head that shows what a unique relationship we have. I don't think we would do the following for another country:

1.) The U.S.S. Winston Churchill - The name itself says a lot, but she also flies the British White Ensign along side our own, and has a British military officer permanently assigned to her.

2.) Great Britain awarded our unknown soldier from WWI the Victoria Cross, and in turn we awarded theirs the CMH.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made May 22 at 2015 12:05 PM

2015-05-22T12:05:14-04:00

This is one of those questions that requires some explanation. If the question doesn't provide the criteria for responding, the response should include it...

I voted Israel.

Why?

Of all of them, they're the only one that can be counted on to fight effectively (assuming that you want allies that you can trust in a fight)

Of all of them, they're the only one that can be counted on to stand by US in debate, even though we frequently abandon them (at least during this Administration). Look at the voting records in the UN.

Once upon a time I would have responded differently and voted for the British. Sadly, their fighting spirit has diminished and even if they had the will to fight, they have little left to fight with. In fact, I can't imagine why Argentina doesn't press its case to retake the Falklands now. Great Britain has little armed force with which to respond now and I doubt they would be willing to use a nuclear weapon in that event.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made May 22 at 2015 12:08 PM

2015-05-22T12:08:35-04:00

Since when were China and Russia "allies".....?

Response by Maj Chris Nelson made May 22 at 2015 12:23 PM

2015-05-22T12:23:33-04:00

British, Canada, and Aussies are all good. Germany has historically been pretty good, but the young generation wants us OUT. Israel has good fighters. I think some of our best support comes from the Brits tho....

Response by SPC Donald Moore made May 22 at 2015 12:40 PM

2015-05-22T12:40:15-04:00

I like all the ones in your short list