German army chief 'fed up' with neglect
of country's military
Posted By: NorthernDog, 2/24/2022 10:50:51 PM
BERLIN - The chief of the German army vented his frustration over what he sees as the long-running neglect of military readiness in his country in an unusual public rant a few hours after Russia invaded Ukraine, adding that the army was in bad shape. Russian forces invaded Ukraine by land, air and sea on Thursday, confirming the worst fears of the West with the biggest attack by one state against another in Europe since World War Two. "In my 41th year of peace-time service, I would not have thought that I would have to experience a war," Lieutenant General Alfon
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their ratings savior 37 replies
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their ratings savior 37 replies
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Putin Officially Launches a Full Invasion
of Ukraine, Lodges Disturbing New Threats
Against the West 28 replies
of Ukraine, Lodges Disturbing New Threats
Against the West 28 replies
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Too little, too late. The Russian Bear will soon be scratching at your door.