Breaking the Military Covenant: Why British Servicemen Are Dying Unnecessarily

British servicemen have died due to maladministration and cover-up, with evidence concealed from inquiries and families. This has made recurrence more likely, and innocent people have been named and shamed. Our servicemen deserve better.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2019
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

The tragic consequences of prioritizing cost-saving measures over safety have tragically claimed the lives of numerous British servicemen. This book delves into a distressing collection of over one hundred preventable fatalities that occurred between 1987 and 2016, all intricately linked by maladministration. These incidents encompass a range of tragic events, including the Sea King ASaC Mk7, the tragic shootdown of Tornado ZG710/Patriot aircraft, the malfunctioning Snatch Land Rovers, the devastating Kajaki Dam minefield incident, and the unfortunate Nimrod XV230 mishap. For the first time, evidence that was concealed from inquiries and families is unveiled, shedding light on the depths of this cover-up. Rather than holding the guilty accountable, innocent individuals were unfairly named and shamed. These gross violations of the Military Covenant not only undermined the trust between the military and the public but also increased the likelihood of such tragedies recurring in the future. It is imperative that our servicemen receive the respect, care, and attention they deserve, as they risk their lives to protect our nation and its interests. The time has come for a thorough investigation, transparency, and meaningful changes to ensure that the lives of our servicemen are safeguarded and that their sacrifices are never forgotten.

Weight: 436g
Dimension: 230 x 154 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781445688480