In article , ] (Arthur Figgis) wrote:

Yes, but for the last few centuries have fought was TOGETHER, and
AGAINST most
of those European countries who are now attempting to govern us.

Of the current EU, since 1900 the UK has fought against Germany,
Austria, Finland*, Italy

I think "the last few centuries" might be construed as going back further
than 104 years! In which case France and Spain can be included.

--
Peter Beale