I think you misunderstand me.
I have no problem with the general or the apache.
What I object to is the suggestion that the UK are only fair-weather allies.
The IRA blew up British town centres for years and the US not only didnt help but actually funded them in large part.
Then a US trained terrorist blows up New York Town centre and we leap to their defence (as well we should!)
I simply think it is a bit rich to lecture us on our responsibilities as allies