If the Ukraine war has taught us anything about high tempo conventional warfare between peer adversaries it is that numbers matter. That Russia has been able to continue its assault despite significant losses in men and materiel speaks to the value of having a large inventory, particularly of replacement armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs). However, theContinue reading “Quality or Quantity? The MBT Conundrum”
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Goodbye To The Royal Scots Borderers
One of the revelations in the recently published MoD document ‘Future Soldier’ that has received relatively little publicity has been the demise of the 1st Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, The Royal Scots Borderers, known as 1 SCOTS in army parlance. On December 1st this year they became the 1st Battalion, The RangersContinue reading ” Goodbye To The Royal Scots Borderers”
Meddling Americans are the real threat to peace in Northern Ireland – DAME ARLENE FOSTER
THIS week the people of Northern Ireland will be subjected to the most outrageous piece of grandstanding that they have witnessed for a long time, and believe me when I say that’s quite the claim! By DAME ARLENE FOSTER 07:32, Wed, May 25, 2022 | UPDATED: 13:11, Wed, May 25, 2022 Yes, this week onContinue reading “Meddling Americans are the real threat to peace in Northern Ireland – DAME ARLENE FOSTER”
SKIN AND HYDRATION – Dr Sarah Schenker
Healthy skin is often described as glowing or dewy and that is because healthy skin is always slightly moist. By contrast, dehydrated skin means that the skin is lacking water and will appear dull, overall tone and complexion may appear uneven, and fine lines are more noticeable. Signs of dehydrated skin include: • redness andContinue reading “SKIN AND HYDRATION – Dr Sarah Schenker”
Arthritis and children
Arthritis is often associated with older people, but it can also affect children. In the UK, about 15,000 children and young people are affected by arthritis. Most types of childhood arthritis are known as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). JIA causes pain and inflammation in 1 or more joints for at least 6 weeks.Although the exactContinue reading “Arthritis and children”