Moment British troops set off for Germany to hold Russian invasion drills during WWIII simulation

Crack British troops have set sail for Germany for drills to simulate holding off a Russian invasion in World War Three. The Desert Rats, who earned their nickname defying the Nazis in North Africa, are taking part in a massive war game with 90, 000 Nato personnel. Almost 600 armoured vehicles and light artillery guns were packed on to ferries at Marchwood military docks near Southampton as part of Exercise Steadfast Defender. The fivemonth Nato exercise is the largest drill in Europe since the end of the Cold War and designed to prepare for war with Russia. The show of force follows bombshell claims by Donald Trump that he would encourage Moscow to attack Nato allies that do not pay enough for collective defence. At the same time figures have laid bare the scale of Russias losses in Ukraine. Continue The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and i