Germany re-arms

[Mega]

[lakedaemonian]

Re: Germany re-arms

Germany is most definitely NOT re-arming.

Germany has always integrated operations since the founding of the bundeswehr in the 1950's.

Qualitatively, Germany is doing OK.

But quantitatively, Germany has shed most of its tactical air component and over 90% of its ground combat capability(tanks/IFVs).

Germany rearming is a fallacy.

[Mega]

Re: Germany re-arms

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-0...r-rely-america

[LazyBoy]

Re: Germany re-arms

Why are there so many US troops in Europe? Wikipedia says there are about 99 thousand. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United...oyments#Europe

I've been curious about this for a while. This is not a reaction to recent events.

I'm not anti-NATO. I like treaties. If someone attacks you, we'll help and vice versa. But why has it resulted in a large, long-term presence? I assume the answer is "better deterrence", but why is that needed instead of a "we'll be right over" deterrence?

Can you imagine the reaction to European army bases in the U.S.?

Assuming the 99 thousand troops are a needed deterrent, making them European troops and letting the US troops go home should stop arguments about whether countries are "paying their share".

Also, I know that some of it is about logistics to the Middle East and other areas. But 99 thousand seems like a lot of people for that.

[shiny!]

Re: Germany re-arms

Why are there so many US troops in Europe? Wikipedia says there are about 99 thousand. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United...oyments#Europe

I've been curious about this for a while. This is not a reaction to recent events.

I'm not anti-NATO. I like treaties. If someone attacks you, we'll help and vice versa. But why has it resulted in a large, long-term presence? I assume the answer is "better deterrence", but why is that needed instead of a "we'll be right over" deterrence?

Can you imagine the reaction to European army bases in the U.S.?

Assuming the 99 thousand troops are a needed deterrent, making them European troops and letting the US troops go home should stop arguments about whether countries are "paying their share".

Also, I know that some of it is about logistics to the Middle East and other areas. But 99 thousand seems like a lot of people for that.

For one thing, it keeps 99,000 otherwise unemployed, aimless young males busy and off the streets. I'm convinced this is one of the main unspoken reasons for our endless overseas wars.

[Mega]

Re: Germany re-arms

As long as you can print money............
Mike (Hi "A", nice to see you back)