Ebook: The Armed Forces and Society: the Military in Britain - through the eyes of Service personnel, employers and the public

Cover; Title Page; Dedication; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; Table of Contents; FOREWORD JIMMY GREAVES; INTRODUCTION HENRY MARCO COOPER AND JOHN PIETRO COOPER; SECONDS OUT NORMAN GILLER; ROUND 1 : THE BISHOP AND THE TWINS; ROUND 2 : FIRST PROFESSIONAL PUNCHES; ROUND 3 : HENRY ÜBER ALLES; ROUND 4 : GLOVE STORY TO LOVE STORY; ROUND 5 : MARRIAGE, TAX AND CAULIFLOWERS; ROUND 6 : ENERY'S 'AMMER AND THE FEAT OF CLAY; ROUND 7 : WAR IN EUROPE; ROUND 8 : ALI AND THE UNKINDEST CUT OF ALL; ROUND 9 : FREUDIAN FLOYD AND THE BLOND BOMBER; ROUND 10 : EUROPEAN EMPEROR; ROUND 11 : BUST-UP WITH THE BOARD OF CONTROL.;Based on extensive research on both sides of the Atlantic - including the biggest ever independent survey of serving personnel - The Armed Forces & Society offers a compelling insight into the views of our Armed Forces and the public they serve. The experience of wearing uniform in public, how society could show its appreciation for Service personnel in a more tangible way, their career expectations in civilian life and the attitudes of employers towards those leaving the Forces are among this issues discussed in this unique exploration of the relationship between our society and its military.