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M.O.D warned that emphasis on heroes is undermining cowardly soldiers

'Always one who wants to go the other way'A new report by military think-tank the National Armed Forces Institute (NAFI) has criticised ministers for creating a ‘culture of courage’ amongst service personnel.

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Posted: Nov 11th, 2012
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Britain’s depleted Air Force ‘no longer has capacity to carpet-bomb Germany’

‘Europe may have changed massively in the last 67 years, but that’s no reason not to amass thousands of Spitfires in the countryside of Kent. If we can learn one thing from the History Channel, it’s that repeats are inevitable.’

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Posted: Mar 23rd, 2012
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Nick Clegg’s political remains arrive at deserted Wootton Bassett

For the first time in its history, Wootton Bassett – known for its deeply moving and dignified demonstrations of respect and mourning to fallen military personnel – was completely deserted today as the remains of Nick Clegg’s political career arrived in the Wiltshire town.

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Posted: May 9th, 2011
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Visit to Nan ‘needs clear exit strategy, measurable objectives’ says wife

take the presents and run!Effort was being undermined by confusion about the rationale for the family’s continued involvement in the annual visits.

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Posted: Dec 24th, 2010
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French doubts about military pact as sniggering UK minister announces ‘Operation Crabtree’

The French government has admitted to private doubts about the UK’s commitment to the recent military pact between the two countries, after British defence secretary Liam Fox announced that the first UK-French joint military exercise will be called ‘Operation Crabtree’.

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Posted: Nov 18th, 2010
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