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Text: Xu Xu.
Edited by Xu Xu.
Manchester United fans and friends, you must be as ridiculous as I am when you watch this farce of "Longyang Heroes" staged by the British Army, right? The British military openly claimed that all the officers and men of their army could be accommodated at Old Trafford, which is really ridiculous! Why is the British army so outrageous? Let's dismantle this farce well.
Introduction: The current situation of the fat old army
According to the latest data I have checked online, as of January 2024, there are only 75,166 regular soldiers left in the British Army, which is a drop in the bucket compared to the 160,000 at its peak. What's even more ridiculous is that this chubby old army claims to be able to be packed at Old Trafford, Manchester United's home stadium, which has a capacity of 75,653 spectator seats. Could it be that they think that the generals can "occupy empty seats" like referees on the field and not occupy seats?
Shogun Fight: The barren is gradually showing the highlights
The British army now has 2 generals, 9 lieutenant generals, 53 major generals and 130 brigadier generals, a full 194 generals, while the number of tanks is only 213. It's just a funny drama of "the Manchu Dynasty is suspicious of incompetence in civil and military affairs, and all the heroes are together"!
"But if you think about it, there are still some pretty boys among these 194 generals. In particular, the Chief of the General Staff, Admiral Patrick Sanders, is really an admirable man. "
Born in a military family, once served as a grassroots soldier, from battalion commander to brigade commander to chief of general staff, climbed up step by step, in the face of the reality that the army is gradually drifting away, he is still exploring the way for the British army to continue its life, which is commendable!
Fat armaments: the hidden worries behind the high and low
The reason why the British army has come to this point today starts from the 90s of the last century. At that time, the number of troops was reduced from 160,000 to 100,000, and only 50% remained. However, the number of generals has not been reduced, which has directly led to the embarrassing situation of "fat" today.
Naturally, the British army was well aware of the dangers of this matter, and the official had to spend a lot of time explaining:
"Generals are not all on the front line, but also in management, training, planning, etc. Having them is essential to ensure future growth. "
Forging ahead: Hope for the modernization of the armed forces
At the moment, Britain is spending billions of pounds on armaments every year, hoping to help future wars by updating its weapons and equipment. Because of this, some generals were sent to take charge of procurement projects to ensure that money and materials were put to fruition.
"This is undoubtedly a kind of courage for the British army to carry on, but it is a pity that the current situation is so shabby that it makes people laugh."
Alliance Sustainment: Helplessness in the Game of Power
In addition to domestic factors, the UK is also constrained by the international landscape. As a member of NATO, it is basically difficult for it to go it alone, and it can only follow the same path within the framework of the coalition forces. As a result, the British had to install senior generals in the alliance to ensure that they had a place in the planning and execution of the operation.
Talent Reserve: Winning long-term plans need to be considered in the long run
Why did the British army insist on the current general establishment? The key is that training a general is really a big project that will take 10 years and 8 years. If the British army is blindly streamlined, it will undoubtedly cut off the development channels of the officer class, and when the time comes, the brain drain will probably make the military even worse.
"Even if you demote those generals, in the end, you can only save a mere 1 million pounds, and I'm afraid it's enough to buy a drone. Rather than doing such a thing, it is better to concentrate your energy on inspiring the career of young officers. "
Public opinion is in an uproar: praise and disapproval
Naturally, there was an uproar on the Internet. Some netizens criticized the British army's short-sightedness and short-sightedness, believing that the generals should be immediately streamlined and the budget should be saved to improve the living conditions of grassroots officers and soldiers; Some netizens also expressed their understanding of this, feeling that although it seems ridiculous at present, it is reasonable for this kind of measure to focus on long-term development.
"In my opinion, there are only two paths in front of the British army: either they will be swept up by the power structure like Su Xiu back then, and finally be annihilated; Either we can show some innovative spirit and implement reforms at both the human and military levels, so as to refresh the system of the army from the inside out. Which one do you think is more promising? "
Summary: Don't look at things as old teachers and new ones
In general, although the number of generals in the British army seems a bit outrageous at the moment, in the long run, sticking to the status quo may be more conducive to the continued development of military strength. After all, it is better to take this opportunity to reflect on the root causes of why Britain has fallen to this point. How could a powerful country that conquered 1/4 of the world become what it is today after 100 years? Is it the legacy of colonialism? Or is it rooted in Britain's long-standing national arrogance?
I believe that the current British army is at a critical fork in the road, and there is only one way out: to completely reform the concept and system. Standing in a new historical stage, examine ourselves from a new perspective; Face external challenges with a new attitude. In the old days, Wang Xie Tang Qianyan flew into the centurion tent; The heroes of the ages have infinite strength, and it is a pity that they are not used by others. The crux of the British army's struggle to cope with today's situation is that its thinking about things is still stuck in the colonial period of the past, and it has not kept pace with the times. In other words, they urgently need to change their mindsets, break out of the shackles of old mindsets, and fundamentally reshape their spirit and philosophy. Only in this way can Britain, once a great teacher, hope to regain its former glory.
However, transformation must first have momentum, and the source of motivation must be crisis and pain. Therefore, even if this general establishment caused an uproar, it was a powerful medicine that the British army needed, and it should have been swallowed a long time ago. Only by knowing how to reflect in pain and finding a way out in confusion can the British Army finally fight the defects of a horse's life and regain its heroic demeanor.