That came in 1969 and it was 100% Pierre Trudeau's decision.
We know how he cut NATO and the CF, that's all on the record. There was. quite simply, no rationale nor any political support for a 13 battalion Army. Nine small battalions ~ and fewer tanks and guns ~ was all we could afford.
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That came in 1969 and it was 100% Pierre Trudeau's decision.
We know how he cut NATO and the CF, that's all on the record. There was. quite simply, no rationale nor any political support for a 13 battalion Army. Nine small battalions ~ and fewer tanks and guns ~ was all we could afford.
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