US EditionHow Long Could the British Army Fight? Disturbing Data
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The fact that the British armies' capabilities against Russia have been compared in recent days raises a simple but far-reaching question: Does Britain now have the combat power, logistical support and industrial base needed to hold a high-intensity conflict for more than a few weeks? [...]
If a land war broke out, the British army could fight for no more than a few weeks, although much depends on the form of the conflict, said Justin Crump of Sibylline, a private intelligence company, in an analysis of the UK's defence situation published by the BBC on Wednesday.
In the event of a land war, the British army could fight for no more than a few weeks, estimated Justin Crump, an expert from a private intelligence firm. The analysis, published on the BBC, noted that the British forces are not ready for war. "They lack ammunition, artillery, vehicles, anti-aircraft defenses, and personnel," Crump calculated.
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