Comment on Britons should prepare for conscription if Russia hits Nato, warns ex-Army chief

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HumanPenguin@feddit.uk ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

Given russia has taken 2 years to fail to win a war it expected to win overnight. And it conscription draws from a population 3 x the size of the Ukraine. Most would be less then impressed with the effectiveness of forced labour fighting in a nation they do not care about. Vs people defending their own home.

And that has been the point the UK military leaders have argued in the past. Conscription is only effective when folks need to defend their family. Not fight for political/ politicians gain.

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