Posted on 01/12/2004 7:54:35 AM PST by claudwitz
"Tim is no longer convinced that the army reflects the country with the fourth largest economy in the world," she was quoted as saying. "He fears it is becoming a cottage industry.
"He's worried it is being crippled by political correctness, petty bureaucracy and the refusal of politicians who send British soldiers to war to give them enough money to do their job."
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-- A British officer noted for a stirring eve-of-battle speech to troops preparing to fight in Iraq has resigned, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
The cigar-chomping Collins was recently awarded an Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II for his 22-year army career.
I think this is the key, though:
Col. Tim Collins, 43, was widely praised when he told his soldiers to "wipe them out if that is what they choose. But if you are ferocious in battle, remember to be magnanimous in victory."....Collins, who commanded the 1st battalion of the Irish Guards, was investigated for war crimes after a U.S. Army reservist accused him of mistreating Iraqi prisoners, but was cleared of any wrongdoing.
Can't say as I would fault the Colonel for being a little disillusioned, disheartened, and just plain fed up with "the new military" after that! He had a long and apparently distinguished career...
More here:
8 British Officer Famed for Speech Quits ~ AP | 1/10/04
Never heard of 'im
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