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Germany vows 1300 tanks to boost army strength
Germany's Defense Ministry announced the plan to field about 1300 tanks for the West German army. Most will be American MAT Patton heavy tanks with possible M48 Pattons later. The build up aims for full strength and combat readiness by January 1, 1989, with a total force around 370,000 including drafted 18 and 19 year olds.
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Germany
Defense Ministry
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United States
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West Army
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West Germany
T North Atlantic Treaty Organization