Take this chance to set the MoD straight

As head of the British Army, General Sir Richard Dannatt generated a great deal of controversy over his outspoken criticism of the Labour government's woeful treatment of our brave Servicemen and women, who daily risk their lives in defence of this nation's liberty.

Poor pay, inadequate living conditions and serious equipment shortages were among the many shortcomings Sir Richard highlighted during his three-year tenure, which came to a premature end when Gordon Brown took revenge by forcing him into retirement.

But the criticisms he now articulates are far more devastating than those he made when bound by the constraints of office.

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