Summary
The head of the Royal Marines - one of the Navy's most senior officers and regarded as one of Britain's best military minds - has openly questioned why the UK is cutting its maritime strength.
Major General Buster Howes, the commandant general of the Royal Marines, provided a detailed analysis of defence strategy over the last decade during a speech to the Royal United Services Institute.See the full content of this document
Extract
Top Marine Questions Cutbacks in Navy Power
In particular he argued the case for greater investment in Naval power - at a time when the Government has slashed frigates, aircraft carriers and personnel.
Maj Gen Howes said amphibious for...See the full content of this document
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