My two bobs worth. (10p for the benefit of
@8fairrc )
If it is a toss up between LD and H/Cav...........go LD.
LD currently do the job they are designed for, proper light Cav.
A full career would be available at the pointy end.
Easily deployable kit that they are up to speed on.
H/Cav where originally heavy Cav. Then armoured in various types until they ping ponged about with RHG/D changing from heavy to light every 4 years.
They are currently best described as 'being in transition'.
Their new regimental home is Bulford using enormous vehicles, that are not light.
You would have the added 'distraction' of a couple of years 'up town' (Knightsbridge) every now and then.
All very socially exciting, but professional soldiering it is not.
MBT's.........Challenger, or whatever comes next, just don't.
We have MBT's because we always have had MBT's and because other people have MBT's.
I am sure we will keep a few for old times sake.
Bottom line,if it is a toss up, LD. And no, I was never part of the fractions.
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