In the world today when the supposed main threat to world peace is terrorism do you think Britain needs to begin increasing its army RAF and Royal navy instead of this spirral to a near non existent ( i mean our overall strength is just over 200,000 which is just bigger than the USMC ) What if as some people see it we have to go to war with Iran, China The Middle East would 200,000 soldiers be enough to play a part. I know we are as good as anyone if not better man for man but when you start out numbering us 10,20,30 to one in men and equipment could we take the strain? I think we may struggle. We made the world a better place whilst the superpower but now we are heading the way of Spain, Italy, Germany and becoming a total has been which cannot make a difference to the world. Do we want that of as Brits do we want to continue what our nation has stood for a inject fear into any nation that dares challenge our freedom and rights as we once did just a few decades ago. Your thoughts?
2007-01-02 00:21:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Thorgirl - thankyou
2007-01-02 00:42:51 · update #1
I think numbers will not matter once THE bomb is dropped.. 4 minutes later - total anhililation !
World War Three will happen unfortunately, so, we should appreciate the 60+ years of relative peace we have enjoyed thanks to our Fathers and Grand-Fathers who fought for it, and for our troops of today who are fighting to try and maintain it in AFGHANISTAN - the source of this recent terrorist conflict - contrary to daily media reports who'd have people believe that it's in Iraq !
The answer is in your hands - and will depend on where you put that all important X on the ballot paper in the General Election !
Why is it that the good and decent public always manage to elect a duff and incompetant Government of the day?
It is said that most hierarchies were established by men, who now monopolise the upper levels (eg Tony Blair, George W Bush etc), thus depriving women of thier rightful opportunities to achieve incompetence !
It has to be said that when Margaret Thatcher was UK Leader, HMF was not in such dire straights... and during the Falklands War, she supported UK troops 100%.. unlike Tony Bliar, who PROMISED on air on 6th October 2006, that whatever UK troops WANTED (not needed you notice), UK troops would get...HMMM
They need more troops on the ground Tony - particularly in AFGHANISTAN TODAY... and for EACH service personnel to be issued a decent flak jacket that can stop a small arms bullet... etc
2007-01-02 12:26:46 · answer #1 · answered by Hello 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was reading a Defense Ministry synopsis of UK's manpower standings and strategies a week ago...their position was that the UK's military wasn't going to be set up to fight a war unilaterally (on their own that is). That the UK military was organizing and equipping to act in partnership or in conjunction with other allied militaries in the event of war.
Whether or not that is wise, I wouldn't presume to answer...just that that is why the manpower/armor/artillery/air force/navy is being stripped or decommissioned in some areas and boosted in others. The official policy of the Ministry is causing the changes.
2007-01-02 08:40:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think what the UK lacks in numbers, it makes up for in brains. And if anyone were to ever attack the UK, your Prime Minister wouldn't have time to hang up the phone before we responded to his request. The vast majority of Americans look on the UK as "little brother." You don't pick on little brother without really ticking off big brother.
Realisticly, the numbers just aren't there for you to match forces with someone like China. But never doubt that your forces make a difference, because they do. Every day.
And never doubt that your back is covered.
2007-01-02 13:37:42 · answer #3 · answered by NavyMomSS 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As one of the LAST sane places on earth, the UK needs to have an active and involved force. The Men and Women standing with me in Iraq that wear the Flag of the UK are some of the best people on earth. I thank the gods everyday for our greatest allies. We took 4 years to come to the side of the UK in WW2 due to foolish military reductions and blatent liberal BS. A dark hour for us.... we must never leave one anothers side again. right or wrong friends stick together and debate later. God Bless the USA, God Bless the UK.
2007-01-02 08:38:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our Commonwealth man power defences are puny but with our populations we will never rival the armies of China, Indonesia and the like. I think we have the technological advantage though - if they send armies we can send long range missiles with nuclear warheads if it comes to it. I don't think we need the man power, a world war wouldn't be fought like it once was in my opinion.
2007-01-02 08:26:25 · answer #5 · answered by Carrie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's no chance the Middle east would win a war against us lol when was the last time they won a war full stop.
I don't think it is hte main threat to world peace either.
2007-01-02 08:30:46 · answer #6 · answered by pinkfudge27 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋