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    Alexander - what I have said is pretty much a matter of record so what are you saying is rubbish. Prince Andrew's action in the Falkelands is common knowledge as is Prince Harry's service in Afghanistan.

    As for the generals, lets look at the present and previous two holder of the rank of Chief of the General Staff who have all had Afghanistan responsibilities:

    Gen Sir David Richards (present holder of the position)
    Operational service in Northern Ireland (3 tours), East Timor, Sierra Leon and Afghanistan itself.

    Gen Sir Richard Dannant
    Operational service in Northern Ireland for which he was awarded the MC, Bosnia and Kosovo

    Gen Sir Mike Jackson
    Operational Service in Northern Ireland (a witness to Bloody Sunday) and Kosovo - the latter being interesting because he is creditied for preventing WW3 starting after he refused to obey an order to block a Russian airfield.

    These are all highly professional soldiers, a world away from the 'donkeys' who led the army in WW1. That is a point to remember - we have a professional Army with a high quality leadership. All three of the generals mentioned are/were highly respected by the troops on the ground because of their records. Dannant was particularly outspoken against the government in support of his troops.

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