Sensible conclusion by the Irish Army

[uk 75]

Interesting time capsule which reminds us that military planners are usually wiser
than their political masters.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exe... military,safety of the minority population".

 

[Grey Havoc]

One sentence describes the situation quite well:

Former Irish officers such as Vincent Savino recalled that the Irish Army was "so short of the basics", having been allowed to run down since 1945 by the same politicians who now wanted it to undertake such a dangerous mission.

 

[uk 75]

One sentence describes the situation quite well:

Former Irish officers such as Vincent Savino recalled that the Irish Army was "so short of the basics", having been allowed to run down since 1945 by the same politicians who now wanted it to undertake such a dangerous mission.

Could apply to the British Armed Forces up to the present day.