I didn't go to many history lessons at school. I was relying on the fact Stuart Hall once said in the commentary of 'It's a Knockout' that Portugal were Britain's oldest allies in Europe!
Tim W. > From: "Richard Naef" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/06/27 Tue PM 04:29:15 GMT > To: <[email protected]> > Subject: RE: RE: FW: [LU] Who NOT to win the WC > > > > > > > I don't think we've ever had a war with Portugal. > > jesus Tim, what were u doing during History at school? Help the Deputy Head > polish his > > On 24 September 1650 General-at-Sea Robert Blake had defeated the fleet of > Portugal in a violent gale, sinking the Portuguese Vice-Admiral and taking > seven prizes, compelling Portugal to cease protecting Rupert. Now some > people argue that in Fact Portugal was, at that time was nothing more than a > Dutch Vessel (oo-errr!), but since it sent Portuguese sailors down to Davy > Jones' locker, I think we can agree it was a war like action. > > Next. ----------------------------------------- Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information _______________________________________________ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the personal views and opinions of contributors. Leedslist mailing list [email protected] http://list.zetnet.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist oh alright then :-)
