The UK must be prepared to "fight and win" against Russia as it faces a "1937 moment", the country's army chief has said.
General Sir Patrick Sanders, the Chief of the General Staff, drew parallels with the build up to the breakout of the Second World War and said Britain must be on high alert to "act rapidly" to keep expansionism from Russia in check.
NATO vowed last night to boost its rapid reaction force numbers from the current 40,000 to more than 300,000.
