Fears of a Major War Prompt Britain to Revive the "War Book"

​Britain Prepares to Republish the "War Book" Amid Rising Global Tensions

The United Kingdom is preparing to revive and publish the "War Book," a historical government guide used since World War I to prepare citizens for facing conflicts, amid escalating military and political tensions worldwide.

History of the "War Book" and Its Role in Previous Wars

The "War Book" dates back to the early 20th century and was used during World War II and the Cold War before being discontinued in the early 2000s. The British government is currently working on reissuing and distributing it to citizens.

Official Call to Reissue the Book to Prepare the Public for War

According to a report published by Metro, Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, the head of the Air Force, has called for the reissue of the book to enhance the readiness of the British public for any potential conflict.

Details of the Procedures Included in the "War Book"

The "War Book" includes a set of detailed procedures, such as:

• Closing schools
• Evacuating hospitals
• Rationing food consumption
• Protecting national treasures

The new edition will also include plans for mobilizing military and civilian personnel, along with lessons learned from the Cold War, but framed in a modern context suitable for contemporary society.

Calls for Civilian Awareness and National Readiness

Knighton emphasized the need to educate civilians about the increasing threats, stressing the importance of informing the population on how to handle crises and support the state and armed forces when necessary.

Updating Infrastructure to Face Modern Threats

Knighton explained that rethinking infrastructure, such as water, electricity, and transport networks, must take into account the risks of hostilities, not just hybrid threats, focusing on enhancing resilience and setting new priorities in government planning.

Warnings of a Widespread Conflict and Britain's Lack of Readiness

This move comes at a time when opposition politicians and experts have warned that Britain is not prepared for a large-scale war, highlighting the importance of reactivating the "War Book."

Concerns Over a Russian Attack and Potential Escalation with China

Dr. Rob Johnson, director of the Changing Nature of Conflict research center at Oxford University, stated that Russia may be on the verge of conducting military operations against NATO, and warned of the possibility of China moving to attack Taiwan, which could drag Western powers into a broad conflict.

American Threats to Withdraw from NATO Increase Anxiety

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to withdraw from NATO, which British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described as "the most effective military alliance in the world," while Trump considered the alliance "a paper tiger" and stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is aware of this.

Western Calls to Prepare for Large-Scale Conventional Conflicts

For her part, General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Canadian Army Staff, urged Western nations to prepare for large-scale conventional conflicts, emphasizing that the world is undergoing significant changes that require the development of armies and military capabilities.