The New Army. Franz Josef Strauss first caught the ... Strauss became Minister for Atomic Affairs and deputy chairman of the West German Defense Council. He was in a fine position to wage war ...
While communist-ruled East Germany did create a People's Army following German military traditions, in democratic West Germany - occupied by Britain, France and the US - a very different armed ...
Europe's way of life is in danger from NATO's enemies if defence spending is not increased, the head of the German army has warned. General Alfons Mais said the West was at risk of falling ...