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German tank battalion to be activated amid Russia crisis
dw.de ^
| Feb 27, 2015
| Deutsche Welle
Posted on 02/27/2015 2:04:57 PM PST by Berlin_Freeper
Germany plans to activate a tank battalion that exists only on paper as it seeks to increase the country's military capability. The defense minister spoke of a "changed security situation" amid the conflict in Ukraine.
In a magazine interview published on Friday, German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen said the tank battalion, based in Bergen in the state of Lower Saxony, would receive more equipment and personnel as part of efforts to redress what she called "an investment bottleneck."
She also told the magazine, which is published by the German Bundeswehr, that already existing units would be equipped with more material and that the already close cooperation with the French, Polish and Dutch armies would be stepped up still further.
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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Germany
KEYWORDS: islam; putin; russia; ukraine
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To: Berlin_Freeper
The Germans???
Yeah like remember last time that happen LOL!
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posted on
02/27/2015 2:11:44 PM PST
by
SevenofNine
(We are Freepers, all your media bases belong to us ,resistance is futile)
To: SevenofNine
The Russians remember it.
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posted on
02/27/2015 2:12:11 PM PST
by
henkster
(Do I really need a sarcasm tag?)
To: Berlin_Freeper
They should name the reactivated battalion the 502nd Heavy Panzer Batallion. Ivan will remember what the means.
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posted on
02/27/2015 2:16:04 PM PST
by
C19fan
To: SevenofNine
equipped with more material and that the already close cooperation with the French, Polish and Dutch armies would be stepped up still further.
To: Berlin_Freeper
To: Berlin_Freeper
To: Berlin_Freeper
Whether it storms or snows, or the sun smiles on us,
The day burning hot, or the icy cold of night.
Dusty are our faces, but happy is our mind, yes, our mind.
Then roar our tanks in the storm’s wind.
With thundering engines, fast as lightning,
Towards the enemy, sheltered in the tank.
Ahead of our comrades, In the fight all alone, yes all alone.
So we push deep into the enemy lines!
When before us a hostile tank appears,
Full throttle is given and we close with the enemy.
What does our life matter for the Reich’s army? Yes, Reich’s army.
To die for Germany is our highest honor.
With barriers and tanks the foe blocks our path,
We laugh about it and don’t drive upon them.
And even if their hand shakes morosely and furiously, yes their hand.
We search for ways, that no one else found.
And if we are abandoned by treacherous luck,
And if we don’t return home again,
If death’s bullet finds us, and fate calls us away, yes, us away.
Then our tank shall become an honorable grave!
—The Panzerlied
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posted on
02/27/2015 2:21:52 PM PST
by
Hugin
("Do yourself a favor--first thing, get a firearm!")
To: Berlin_Freeper
To: Berlin_Freeper
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posted on
02/27/2015 2:26:25 PM PST
by
x
To: Berlin_Freeper
To: GeronL
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posted on
02/27/2015 2:28:36 PM PST
by
Army Air Corps
(Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
To: Berlin_Freeper
Pretty sure a Reset Button would be much cheaper than a tank battalion. - HRC
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posted on
02/27/2015 2:30:43 PM PST
by
Dagnabitt
(Islamic Immigration is Treason.)
To: Berlin_Freeper
Oh man, the Krauts are going to get into this now? Holy Smokes. It's World War 2 The Sequel. The Panzers are going to roll. "Es braust im unser panzer/im sturmwind dahin''
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posted on
02/27/2015 2:30:54 PM PST
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jmacusa
(Liberalism defined: When mom and dad go away for the weekend and the kids are in charge.)
To: KC_Lion
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posted on
02/27/2015 2:31:16 PM PST
by
Army Air Corps
(Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
To: Hugin
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posted on
02/27/2015 2:34:17 PM PST
by
jmacusa
(Liberalism defined: When mom and dad go away for the weekend and the kids are in charge.)
To: Berlin_Freeper
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posted on
02/27/2015 2:37:24 PM PST
by
SWAMPSNIPER
(The Second Amendment, a Matter of Fact, Not A Matter of Opinion)
To: Berlin_Freeper
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posted on
02/27/2015 2:39:34 PM PST
by
HenpeckedCon
(What pi$$es me off the most is that POS commie will get a State Funeral!)
To: Hugin
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posted on
02/27/2015 2:43:18 PM PST
by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
To: Hugin
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posted on
02/27/2015 2:45:04 PM PST
by
KC Burke
(Ceterum censeo Islam esse delendam)
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