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March 24, 2023
New Documentary Hearts and Minds: A Very British Tactic Now on Forces News YouTube
New Documentary Hearts and Minds: A Very British Tactic Now on Forces News YouTube
In this new documentary, Forces News takes an in-depth look at the unique tactic of 'Hearts and Minds', 20 years after it was used by the British Army during the Iraq War.
British military commanders and soldiers on the ground in Iraq used the term when working with local people. Hearts and Minds: A Very British Tactic looks at the origin of the approach, how it was applied in Iraq and asks if it is still relevant today by talking to key military players.
In a rare TV interview, Lieutenant General Sir Graeme Lamb, the British commander in 2003, says hearts and minds “underpins everything I ever did in uniform". He was Director of Special Forces and played a key role in the development of counterinsurgency in Iraq.
General Lord Dannatt, the Chief of the General Staff from 2006 to 2009, explains why winning hearts and minds was so important.
“A counterinsurgency campaign is always going to be about the people. That's why war is in any sense a human activity. It's amongst the people."
The documentary also hears from former soldier and leading war studies academic, Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman, on what it was like going into Iraqi homes and schools as troops on the ground put the idea into practice.
The film also explores the impact latterly of the deteriorating security situation.
Colonel Tim Collins, who famously gave a rousing eve-of-invasion speech to his soldiers, compares hearts and minds to taking a course of antibiotics.
“You have to stay and grip it until the problem has gone away and that's quite a long time. If you stop half-way through, withdraw to barracks, you have no control of what's happening."
The documentary Hearts and Minds: A Very British Tactic is available to watch on Forces News YouTube channel now. https://www.youtube.com/@forces_news
Medway Council: Have Your Say on Medway's Open Spaces
Have your say regarding public open spaces in Medway.
Public open spaces provide opportunities for sport and recreation, socialising, tourism and wildlife, making an important contribution to the health and well-being of our communities, visitors, work force, ecosystems and economy.
Your feedback can provide valuable information that we will use to inform planning, the new Local Plan and also investment decisions as part of an up-to-date strategy for public open spaces.
To find out more and to take part visit: https://orlo.uk/aHbdP
Closes Monday 1 May 2023
Kirkham - Warton: AFC Community Foundation new 'Change' programme launching this April
Make a positive change to your health with our brand-new Change programme launching this April!
Mondays and Wednesdays, 10am - 12pm at Hope Street Pavilion and Bactive Fitness Centre Warton
George.Kneen-Cookson@afcfylde.co.uk / 01772 598 856
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March 22, 2023
Colchester: The Garrison Church Homefiled Road
A service takes place every Sunday at 1030hrs in the Garrison Church. A warm welcome awaits all members of the Army, their families and friends. The church is located on Homefield Road, CO2 9ND (next to the Community Centre).
Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals can also take place in the Garrison Church.
For further information please speak to your Unit Chaplain or the Senior Chaplain, Revd Nigel Kinsella on (01206) 815070 or 07795 391107.
For Roman Catholic Chaplaincy matters please contact the Senior Chaplain.
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March 16, 2023
Bounce Forward - Navigating Transitions With Military Families - Starting 25 April
Armed Forces families will face many times of transition throughout life. Change and uncertainty is something we can help you to navigate well.
A four-session course for parents starting 25 April.
Find out more
http://bit.ly/3Tp0pMW
A four-session course for parents starting 25 April.
Find out more
http://bit.ly/3Tp0pMWRutland Cottesmore: Heroes Coffee House at Kendrew Barracks
Open 0800-1400
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