Thread: Britian : 'We went to war to keep the Army busy'

Originally Posted by taxexile

those living in freedom in the west these days would do well to remember the bravely and sacrifice of those who died to preserve those freedoms that we enjoy today.

Indeed. And it is their sacrifice that means the days of needing sizeable standing armies in the civilised world is over.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by taxexile

those living in freedom in the west these days would do well to remember the bravely and sacrifice of those who died to preserve those freedoms that we enjoy today.

Indeed. And it is their sacrifice that means the days of needing sizeable standing armies in the civilised world is over.

Exactly, that's why armies today are small in comparison.