ip410; evidently you misunderstood the song. Yes, Def Leppard acknowledges they're Britain's biggest allies. Hence: "We're fighting with the gods of war". Their concern is the purpose of the alliance, ie "What the hell we fighting for?". It IS a legitimate question. I can't see how you criticise them for asking it. The Iron Maiden comment is also uncalled for: Run for the Hills is merely a narrative. Two thirds of it are in support of the genocide of the Indians, as you may recall. It's no more critical than the Trooper is of the Crimean war; the British and American crimes are treated equally. Perhaps you should get your head out of your ass and follow your own advice: learn from history rather than condemn its retelling.
ip410; evidently you misunderstood the song. Yes, Def Leppard acknowledges they're Britain's biggest allies. Hence: "We're fighting with the gods of war". Their concern is the purpose of the alliance, ie "What the hell we fighting for?". It IS a legitimate question. I can't see how you criticise them for asking it. The Iron Maiden comment is also uncalled for: Run for the Hills is merely a narrative. Two thirds of it are in support of the genocide of the Indians, as you may recall. It's no more critical than the Trooper is of the Crimean war; the British and American crimes are treated equally. Perhaps you should get your head out of your ass and follow your own advice: learn from history rather than condemn its retelling.