My new "motorcycle"

[Stichill]

I don’t think the British consider themselves European culturally. That’s where the phrase “Continental” comes from: to distinguish those on the mainland from those on the island.

Speaking as a Brit, that’s a nonsensical generalisation.

I’m both British and European.

Speaking as a Brit, that’s a nonsensical generalisation.
I’m both British and European.
What is this Brit expat living in CH talking about when he says "the large Continental armies" around 8:22?