Governments never learn. Costly wars / conflicts / Postings that go on and on, Northern Ireland, Cyprus, B.A.O.R, Iraq. Afghanistan... Then CUTS on an already over stretched Services.
Remember back in 82? Due to the Tories, No Parachute Brigade, a token Airborne force (6 Field Force), A Navy which was due to be decimated, including all the Aircraft Carriers. An Armoured heavy B.A.O.R.
If the Junta had waited a further 9 months Britain could not have retaken the Falkland Islands.
If I was Argentina I would wait another 9 months then march back unopposed into the Malvinas...
Then If I was Iran I'd kick off. The World is bankrupt. WW3 is long overdue...
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