Britain had to rely on maps from Germany in its support for the uprising against Colonel Gaddafi in Libya.
In an embarrassment for British spies, they ended up depending on help from a country that refused to back the rebels.
It was the first time the UK had to rely on Germany for military assistance since 1815 when the Prussian army of Gebhard von Blucher helped Wellington defeat Napoleon at Waterloo.
Is there simply no end to the poverty of pride in our government?
I feel ashamed.
How Britain had to ask Germany for maps of Libya during revolt against Gaddafi | Mail Online