A contemporary NATO aside favors complementary national roles. Poland, Germany, France, and the United States can field major land formations, while Britain’s geography and maritime strengths suit an expeditionary division supported by carrier and amphibious task groups. Such a force could open a landing area or attack a flank instead of simply adding another division to the same front. Nationally distinctive equipment can hinder integration, so the proposal centers on specialization and interoperability while recognizing the need for land combat.
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A maritime expeditionary role for Britain in NATO
A contemporary force-design aside argues that Britain contributes more to NATO through a maritime expeditionary role than by duplicating larger continental armies.