It might conjure up the image of Private Godfrey in ‘Dad’s Army’, but the Ministry of Defence’s announcement that the age at which retired troops can be called up will increase to 65 also makes perfect sense, says defence expert Francis Tusa. In many ways, an older cohort might be even more effective
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It might conjure up the image of Private Godfrey in ‘Dad’s Army’, but the Ministry of Defence’s announcement that the age at which retired troops can be called up will increase to 65 also makes perfect sense, says defence expert Francis Tusa. In many ways, an older cohort might be even more effective
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