West German Armed Forces See as NATO Keystone
The piece surveys Bundeswehr morale and reform debates in Bonn in 1971, noting German soldiers' capability and discipline concerns, beards and hair rules, unionization tensions, and civilian leadership's role. It cites Gen Ulrich De Maiziere and Maj. Gen. Siegried Schulz on training, patriotism, and the clash between democracy and military duty amid East West NATO pressures.
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Hubert J. Ers
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