
"The Russians are definitely beatable, but it needs a coherent approach" : How to build an army in the 21st century
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On this bonus episode of Battle Lines we speak to Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon about the state of the army in 2024. What should an army look like in the 21st century? What equipment is needed? How much should countries be spending?
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