Goofer
I will judge Dannatt as I would any other politician. With profound scepticism. I just hope he really appreciates the devil to whom he has sold his soul. Purple thinking is our best hope for the future. Until the general demonstrates his willingness and ability to overcome a single-service frame of reference I will continue to regard him as a dangerous exception to the convention that those privileged to wear uniform do not abuse that privilege to make political capital.
Let's hear and assess his views on carrier air power and balanced air assets before granting him a moment's attention. The Army is not HM Forces, whatever The Sun - and its contributors - would have us believe.