VID1977
And what was stopping the army helping out clearing roads, directing traffic, clearing alternative routes, etc? Armies are not only for warfare operations!
Ah the originator of Operation Deny Christmas to HM Forces
So it would be great to utilse our overstretched Forces to a menial task as clearing snow. They have enough on their plate without coming back from combat duties then picking up a shovel for peoples convenience to travel.
Been there, done it didn't like it in the 80's
