The legendary Special Air Service (SAS) is facing a severe recruitment crisis, as officers turn their backs on the regiment amid growing fears they’ll be hung out to dry for decisions made in the chaos of combat. According to senior military figures, the elite unit, once flooded with volunteers, is now struggling to fill key officer roles. The reason? A wave of so-called “lawfare” that has left soldiers and veterans fearing criminal prosecution for their actions on the battlefield. Read the full

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