We're right behind you: The AUKUS delusion
September 15, 2024
The series Blackadder, set in World War 1, was full of farce built around black humour. In the final episode it has been determined by High Command to send those involved to go over the top in a hopeless race toward German machine-guns. The night before they are visited by their commanding general who pompously informs them that when they go tomorrow, High Command will be right behind them to which their captain replies, yes, about 30 miles behind us.
