There has been one consistent feature is all victorious handover to sovereign powers since WW2.
As soon as a date is set for us to get out the otherside doesn't stand back and say 'good fight' carry on chaps and good bye. They step up the level of attacks with the intention of giving the rearguard a good thumping.
When we left Aden we took the precaution of having 5 flat tops to hand to met out a bit of chastisement if required.
Lets hope we get it right next time. Who will volunteer to stay behind as a training cadre?