Actually, he fought the British, who are ruled by the Monarchy of
England.
At that time in question the British Empire didn't include Scotland.
Later it did.
Secondly, in modern Scotland if you call them British to their faces,
you'll probably have your face smashed into the bar.
~Donald
On Friday, April 26, 2002, at 03:59 AM, Smith, Bradley wrote:
>
> He fought the English, not the British. The English, Welsh and Scots
> are all
> British. England, Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man are all separate
> contries, but part of the collective grouping known as Great Britain.
>
> You're welcome! :)
>
> Brad
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