WW1 and a fascinating insight into how we got some things wrong

[NutLoose]

I thought you might find this interesting at this time.
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http://www.dayofarchaeology.com/tag/first-world-war/

Seems some things never change

[radar101]

As you say,
This massive construction project was a complete and utter failure, ill-conceived and over budget.

nothing changes

[Fox3WheresMyBanana]

Has the MoD or the Government changed significantly in its processes or attitudes? Then no surprise why it hasn't changed

I mean, they've moved the deckchairs a lot, but politicians still care about getting re-elected first and foremost, senior civil servants want their knighthoods, and they all know largely f-all about the devil in the detail. They hate being corrected by someone who's right when they are wrong, so such people get shuffled sideways or out, not promoted.

[Hipper]

'Colonel Sefton Branker convinced the government to establish.......'

[teeteringhead]

Sefton Branker Gentlemen .... I believe we have just invented some new rhyming slang!! :E