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NATO Is The Sword And Shield Of Europe
The AP report outlines NATO as Europe’s defense pillar and potential threat balance. It notes ground forces totaling about 250,000 near the Iron Curtain, 1,500–2,000 aircraft overhead, and a limited missile counter-punch. It traces NATO’s origin from 1949 to 1951 with Eisenhower leading SHAPE, and details radar, communication, and supply network improvements enhancing readiness amid Soviet advances.
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