Originally Posted by
Asturias56
"The nub of it is whether we as a nation are prepared to conduct large-scale armoured warfare in the middle of Europe against a peer enemy. If we are, fine."
You've hit the nail right on the head Boffin - - we're back to the 60's - do we prioritise Europe or East of Suez? there is only one answer I think
I'd suggest it's not so much whether the UK is prepared to conduct large-scale armoured warfare in the middle of Europe, as a question of how the UK can best contribute to the overall western posture and capability - eg by playing to our strengths and maybe making a (better) contribution where we best can - which may not be on the plains of central Europe. Others in NATO may be better placed to do that while we major on other stuff.