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Re: "As for modernizing the British army, it is simple ... abolish it."

Soldier, can't lie to you -- most idiotic plan, hence disapproved!

by The3rdColumn on Sat Feb 23rd, 2008 at 07:41:41 AM EST
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Well, it's a little harsh. But if we combined the Royal Navy, the Armee de l'air and the Heer to form an independent European Army and dissolve the rest, we could save a lot of money without losing much actual strength.

"If you know your enemies and know yourself, you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles." Sun Tzu

by Turambar (sersguenda at hotmail com) on Sat Feb 23rd, 2008 at 09:03:42 AM EST
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Sensible plan... carry on, Turambar!

by The3rdColumn on Sat Feb 23rd, 2008 at 11:25:14 AM EST
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Modernising the British Army radically | 22 comments (22 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

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