An analysis:
Throughout its history, England has always positioned itself through the use of military force. Its very existence, as a sovereign nation, is due to the imposition of its will in the neighbouring territories, not always in a peaceful way.
All the achievements to reach the height of its global power in the 19th century were achieved thanks to the power of the cannon or their deterrent power.
The British Nation-State was consolidated after a naval war. It was in the War of the Invincible Armada that England began its imperial period, in 1588. Destroying the Spanish Navy, power of the time, the British reaffirmed its hegemony in the war of the seas.
Time is the lord of reason. Feeling too safe, the first major setback came from carelessness with his Navy and the loss of 13 colonies in America, with the consequent independence of the United States in 1776.
But the spirit of British imperial affirmation was present against Napoleon's France, at the Battle of Trafalgar, in 1805. With the victory, England remained superior to the other navies, reaffirming its dominion of the seas.
On land, at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, the Duke of Wellington defeated the French Army of Emperor Napoleon. The victory over Napoleon left Britain without any rivals that could threaten it.
The 19th century marks the height of Britain's power, known for its celebrated phrase: "The sun never sets in the British Empire".
The twentieth century was one of shrinking the British Empire, due to the weakening of the military capabilities of its forces, unable to maintain colonies and protectorates. However, worse than weak Armed Forces, they are weak leaders and, dubious decisions at the head of such a great empire allowed the adventure of Nazism and WWII, only overcome by Churchill's brave and courageous attitude.
But, even in the 20th century, Britain showed its determination and will not allowing, this time, an adventure against one of its territories, the Falklands Islands. Margaret Thatcher mobilized her means and her people to cross the world and keep Union Jack afloat. This is the British spirit, of a warrior and determined people.
This document is MP Johnson's response to the current weakening of the British Armed Forces. The reconstruction of the strategic plan that was unmindful by previous governments. And just as the weakness of some left the disastrous legacy of Nazism, the dubiousness of others left the uncertainty of Brexit.
Mr Johnson reminds us of two famous phrases, opportune at that moment:
“Remember the war”, by Rui Barbosa and;
“Never, never, never give up”, by Winston Churchill.