The Third World War is a real risk, warns the head of the armed forces of the United Kingdom

The coronavirus has made the prospect of World War III a real risk, the UK’s highest-ranking military commander warned.

General Sir Nick Carter said Britain and the rest of the world would need to ‘learn’ from history and the international missteps that led to previous world wars in the last century, given the uncertainties caused by Covid-19.

Sir Nick made the comments when asked by Sky News if he feared the global economic crisis triggered by the coronavirus could lead to war.

He told the Sophy Ridge On Sunday show that there were concerns that the rise in regional conflicts unfolding around the world could turn into a “ full-blown war, ” reflecting the run-up to the two world wars. in the 20th century when a series of alliances between countries resulted in years of bloodshed.

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The senior official argued that since the world was “a very uncertain and anxious place” during the pandemic, there was a possibility that “the escalation could be seen to lead to miscalculation.”

“ We have to remember that history may not repeat itself, but it has a rhythm and if you look back to the last century, before the two world wars, I think it was indisputable that there was an escalation that led to miscalculation that eventually led to war. on a scale that hopefully we would never see again, ” Sir Nick said.

When asked if he was saying there was a ‘real threat’ from WWII, he replied: ‘I’m saying it’s a risk and we must be aware of those risks.

And that’s why Remembrance is important, because if you look back in history, hopefully you learn from their experience and make sure to be very cautious about how you handle the types of regional conflicts that we see unfolding in the world of today. ‘

In a separate interview with Times Radio, Sir Nick admitted to being uncomfortable with the prospect of the military being recruited for coronavirus police shutdowns in the UK.

He said “forcing people to get off the streets” is not “what the military is for.”

Sir Nick added: ‘I would be wary of getting involved in all that.

“There are others who are better qualified to do it, I would suggest.”

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