War, Combat and Peacekeeping
Why the German Army equips as many Spartans as the British Army When asked what phrase Sandhurst cadets connected most with their future profession most
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The ‘Settlers of Catan’ as a Model for Post-Conflict Development
The use of wargames can give military leadership vital exposure to unusual and complex conflict scenarios. War gaming has been well established for centuries, from
An Open Letter to Director Engagement and Communications
Dear General, Congratulations on your new post and responsibilities – it comes at a time when the Army (and all the Services), is in need
Competent, assertive, athletic and privileged? Britain’s future Army officers
Whereas during the 1980s 65 percent of the Sandhurst cadets had attended private schools, this number had decreased to 42 percent by 2014. Even though
Sandhurst – Boarding school with rifles?
When one officer cadet was asked why he perceived training at Sandhurst like a continuation of his school education, he stated that ‘traditionally, the whole
British Army Communications Review
Today perceptions matter every bit as much as reality. This is as true on the battlefield as at home. Information saturation means that traditional means
Regimental Traditions and Army Reputation
The Role of History in the British Army Officer Corps. The traditional line of the different regiments in the British Army accounted for one of the
Military Service: A Step in Life or a Profession for Life?
Differences between Officer training in Britain and Germany. Once selected by the Army Officer Selection Board, British cadets are trained on a Commissioning Course at
Four Little Words: Why I Write
On a cold November morning several years ago, I was putting the finishing touches on a blog post when I added four simple words: writing
The First Female Defence Chief will be from the RAF
Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach, gave a wide ranging interview on his departure from the role of Chief of Defence Staff. One of his