The British Army Chief of General Staff, General Patrick Sanders, compared the current situation in Ukraine with the great geopolitical crises of 1914 and 1937, saying that the British and Europeans must prepare for a possible massive war with Russia, as the Kremlin regime is becoming increasingly aggressive, foreign media reports.
Scared the World with his Statements
More specifically, the military leader of the British army warned the people of the United Kingdom, urging them to prepare for a war on the scale of World War I and World War II.
General Patrick Sanders made these statements during the International Armoured Vehicle Show in London. He also said that the Russian invasion of Ukraine was an indication of things to come, warning that the lessons of the past must be heeded before it is too late.
"Our predecessors failed to detect signs of the so-called Crisis of July 1914 (which led to World War I) and consequently led to one of the worst wars in history. We cannot make the same mistake today. Ukraine really matters," the Briton said emphatically.
The British general insisted that the scale that this conflict with Moscow could reach should not be underestimated.
"This war is not just about the black soil of the Donbass or the establishment of the Russian Empire, but it is a war in defence of our system and our way of life, politically, psychologically and symbolically. How we react to this war will have consequences in history. The courage of the Ukrainians has given us a little more time to react," Sanders said.
He is an advocate that the British army should strengthen its capabilities and that the British people should become familiar with the idea of a major war.
In particular, he said that the British army should be "doubled", and asked ordinary citizens to prepare - not for conscription - but for a certain level of conscription that Europe has not experienced since 1945.
The official said that the creation of "civilian armies" is needed, as this would prepare citizens for a massive war with Russia. It goes without saying that Britain's main military (standing) force would first be involved in the conflict.