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A former defence minister has said that there is a "1939 feel to the world", after the head of the army warned that ordinary British people could be called up to serve in the military.

Conscription might be making a comeback, as a British Army chief has warned that Brits need to be prepared to fight.

General Sir Patrick Sanders, the outgoing Chief of the General Staff, said even that would be not enough as he pointed to allies in eastern and northern Europe planning to mobilise.

British men and women should be prepared for a call-up if Nato goes to war with Russia, warns the head of the British army

Veteran Ben McBean (pictured) - who lost an arm and a leg in Afghanistan - has said Britons would have to be dragged kicking and screaming to enlist if they were called to fight Russia.

General Sir Patrick Sanders has warned members of the British public they may have to be called up to fight in the event of a war because the military is too small.

General Sir Patrick Sanders warns that Britain should train and equip a “citizen army” in preparation for potential mobilisation.

General Sir Patrick Sanders points to threat of Russia as he warns of UK's lack of readiness for war.

War hero Ben McBean, who lost an arm and a leg in Afghanistan, has said Brits would need to be dragged 'kicking and screaming' if called up to fight against Russia.

Professor Michael Clarke made the comments after the head of the British Army said UK citizens may need to be "trained and equipped" to fight in a potential war with Russia in the future.