Let's Put Cliffs of Dover in Context.

[zander]

So we're only talking about western europe then?
What about the east, let's just ignore it?
They were left to choose between the devil and the deep blue sea - well, actually they never had a choice but, anyway.
On the other hand I absolutely do understand your pride you successfully defended your country from an invader - all very fine.
Just don't sell it like you saved the whole planet, thx.

Btw, back in the 90's, when the EU was getting stronger, my old man used to say:
"See, it looks like the Krauts are going to win the war after all".