“We are the generation that must prepare the army to fight again in Europe.” Message from the new Chief of the British Army, sir Patrick Sanders, who appealed to his troops: We must be ready to face the renewed threat from Russia after the invasion of Ukraine. The BBC reports.
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The letter of 16.6
In a letter to “all ranks and officials,” General Sir Patrick Sanders highlights the threat posed by Moscow, noting that he is the first chief of staff “since 1941 to assume command of the army in the shadow of a land war in Europe, on which a great continental power is involved ». “Russia’s invasion of Ukraine underscores our primary objective – to protect the UK and be prepared to fight and win land wars – and reaffirms the need to repel Russian aggression with the threat of force,” General Sanders said. And he adds: “The world has changed since February 24 and now there is a categorical imperative to forge an army capable of fighting alongside our allies and defeating Russia in battle.”
The goal
Britain’s chief of staff states his aim is to “accelerate the mobilization and modernization of the army to strengthen NATO and deprive Russia of the ability to occupy other parts of Europe. We are the generation that must prepare the army to fight again in Europe.” A defense source said it was not surprising that the new army chief addressed his troops in this way, noting the deteriorating security situation in Europe. Armies, he said, “train to fight.” The General’s letter was sent on April 16.