. ''The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war,no matter how justified,shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation'' --George Washington--
Sunday, 22 June 2008
The head of the British Army praised the efforts of the Territorial Army as it celebrated its centenary.
Chief of the General Staff General Sir Richard Dannatt thanked the men and women who hold down regular jobs while serving their country for their "personal and professional sacrifices". Read It Here
(RG) Defence secretary Des Browne was quoted as saying “ These men and woman make excellent soldiers because they have already got civilian jobs making them much more intelligent than professional soldiers”
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We are students at cliff park high school. We really like your website, our teacher Mr Atkinson says that he knew you at school and joined the army with you. Is this true and do you remember him?
ReplyDeleteHello Sam,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your interest in my web site, I hope it helps in educating you in the sacrifice our servicemen make for our country. If your teachers first name is George then yes I did have a friend that I grew up with and joined the army cadets and then the British army. George went to 47 field and I went to 12 Regt, give George my regards and I hope you will continue to read my Blog.