France to slash military’s size
Many within the military believe reductions, which includes cutting thousands of posts, will leave France weakened.
Published On 11 Oct 2013
The French defence minister has met his country’s troops to explain why he is cutting thousands of posts from their ranks.
Many within the military believe the reductions will leave the armed forces badly weakened, and France unable to project her power abroad.
Al Jazeera’s Emma Hayward reports from Colmar, France.