As someone who had to enlist and be engaged in attacks against the enemy in WW2, I am wondering what you are getting at. Are you questioning the amount of money which is allocated to our armed forces so that no aggressive nation would consider acting against us, knowing full well that they would get a 'bloody nose' . The present government pays lip service to supporting our armed forces but hasn't given them the kind of support they need. It is a wonder the Chiefs of Staff haven't rebelled!