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**righthandmarker** · 10-02-2012, 11:20

Originally Posted by Arters

Sennelager Naafi, 1974. England v Scotland, the run up lasted from 1800hrs to 2245hrs
The Battle lasted 17mins and resulted in a resounding win for the Argylls.

Sweaties fighting amongst themselves whilst the English decided to follow more dangerous and rewarding pursuits and go whoring instead does not make for a resounding win.

**sandmanfez** · 10-02-2012, 11:21

The Russia V Berwick-upon-Tweed war?

Berwick-upon-Tweed was officially at war with Russia for 110 years as the border town frequently changed hands between England and Scotland over the centuries it was usually referred to as a separate entity in all State documents. At the outbreak of the Crimean War, Britain declared war on Russia in the name of Britain, Ireland, Berwick-upon-Tweed and all British Dominions. But when the war ended two years later in 1856, the Paris Peace Treaty omitted Berwick. So Berwick was technically at war with Russia until 1966 when a Soviet official, made aware of the situation, visited the town to declare peace.

**FORMER_FYRDMAN** · 10-02-2012, 11:24

Originally Posted by sandmanfez

The Russia V Berwick-upon-Tweed war?

Berwick-upon-Tweed was officially at war with Russia for 110 years as the border town frequently changed hands between England and Scotland over the centuries it was usually referred to as a separate entity in all State documents. At the outbreak of the Crimean War, Britain declared war on Russia in the name of Britain, Ireland, Berwick-upon-Tweed and all British Dominions. But when the war ended two years later in 1856, the Paris Peace Treaty omitted Berwick. So Berwick was technically at war with Russia until 1966 when a Soviet official, made aware of the situation, visited the town to declare peace.

That, Sir, is truly world class trivia.

**Draft Dodger** · 10-02-2012, 11:29

Originally Posted by sandmanfez

The Russia V Berwick-upon-Tweed war?

Berwick-upon-Tweed was officially at war with Russia for 110 years as the border town frequently changed hands between England and Scotland over the centuries it was usually referred to as a separate entity in all State documents. At the outbreak of the Crimean War, Britain declared war on Russia in the name of Britain, Ireland, Berwick-upon-Tweed and all British Dominions. But when the war ended two years later in 1856, the Paris Peace Treaty omitted Berwick. So Berwick was technically at war with Russia until 1966 when a Soviet official, made aware of the situation, visited the town to declare peace.

arent they still fighting the second world war?

**miles_gloriosus** · 10-02-2012, 11:34

Not particularly obscure (but you don't hear that much of it, probably because it wasn't that successful), but always liked it because of the name:

War of Jenkins' Ear - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

It also has the distinction of inspiring 'Rule Britannia'

**Cyclic** · 10-02-2012, 11:37

Originally Posted by goatrutar

The Toyota war. Chad v Libya. Chad forces used "technicals" built mainly on Landcruiser utes. Libyans copped a hiding iirc.

I bet this one shook the drivers fillings out , must be a 20mm?

**Little Militia Boy** · 10-02-2012, 11:38

Originally Posted by sandmanfez

The Russia V Berwick-upon-Tweed war?

Excellent stuff. Now that's what this thread is about.

**JT0475** · 10-02-2012, 11:40

Originally Posted by Honky Tonk Donk

The Pig War.
Although not exactly a war but a short confrontation/border dispute.
Took place in Canada in the 1850's between the British Empire and USA.
Yanky farmer slaughtered a poor innocent Canadian pig and things esculated from there. No human blood spilt during the entire episode although the US came away with the disputed land and a few bacon sarnies.

Happened on one of the San Juan islands off the coast of Washington state, there still bits of the Royal Marine barracks there, the yanks call it British Camp, I've some photos knocking around somewhere as well from a visit I made back in the 90s. Well kept military cemetery as well iirc.

Sent from my iPhone using ARRSE so I should probably be working....