awww...cmon...dont get upset at my statement

...its a long running joke in australia about the reverse gears(givin a good humoured nudge to our italian frinds), i was actually introduced to this concept by my grandfather(rip).........for our aussie and italian friends...
some good ww2 reading........ Aussies V Italians
http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/wwii1.htm
http://www.navy.gov.au/spc/history/ships/sydney2.htm
and to show how endearing we have become of our old foe:
http://www.wog.com.au/article_main.asp?ArticleId=269
all enjoy