The first thing a war usually uncovers is that a large part of the peacetime commanders, soldiery, equipment, and military industry is completely incompetent.
I can't think of a war following a long peace where this hasn't been the case.
And unfortunately, incompetence is difficult to quickly discover and replace.
Yes, but what is the threat to Europe that might cause war? Russia can't even project force to the Polish border. Certainly no military threats coming from North Africa.
I can't think of a war following a long peace where this hasn't been the case.
And unfortunately, incompetence is difficult to quickly discover and replace.