Funny that, when the classroom was asked who would be the biggest army, it was Germany who raised its hand.
fahimching on
This is a historic shift for Germany. After decades of restraint following WWII, they are not just rearming; the goal is to lead Europe’s conventional defense. It shows how much the geopolitical landscape has changed.
· Rutte calling Germany a “leading power” and a “driving force in NATO” isn’t just praise. It’s a direct message that Europe needs to prepare to take more responsibility for its own security, especially with changing U.S. priorities.
Stereo_Jungle_Child on
So, if you’re European and you say “Europe needs to take responsibility for its own defense and stop relying on America so much”, you’re a heroic champion of EU independence.
…and if you’re American and you say “Europe needs to take responsibility for its own defense and stop relying on America so much”, you’re an American isolationist and a Russian stooge.
Got it! lol
Future-Employee-5695 on
France will be able to dream nuking Russians in Germany again.Â
RudaBaron on
Well Poland will make that kinda hard.
SpicyMango92 on
Wow who would’ve thought! The irony is unreal, aber, auf gehts Deutschland!
Ok_Freedom_6864 on
Germany, united with all of Europe. Imagine if that would have happened in 1940. Unstoppable.
Shinjetsu01 on
Last time this happened, they decided to put Europe on notice and tried to take Poland.
In all seriousness though, who would have thought Germany of all countries would literally be at the forefront of defending Europe? I always laugh when America states it has the biggest and best army because it literally has nobody to defend against. At least Germany and the rest of Europe can claim that Russia, China etc. are literally knocking on the door.
MrNosty on
They must be proud. Germany conquered Europe without lifting a finger. Just have a bigger enemy threaten you.
butterbrot161 on
Warum ausgerechnet Deutschland. Wir haben keine richtige Armee, GB und Frankreich dagegen schon.
DeadandForgoten on
Third times a charm.
xdeltax97 on
Germany, uniting Europe! (for good this time)
Obvious-Interaction7 on
Hey, I’ve seen this one before!
Showmeproveit on
Again?
ErlendJ on
Third time’s the charm! I’d rather be invaded by Germany a second time than experience Russian “liberation”.
Baschinski82 on
Never – Frankreich und / oder Polen mit den Briten.
Nedunchelizan on
Third time charm
Final_Blacksmith8003 on
We are lost
Skaav_ on
All the people screaming about how new and unprecedented this is haven’t heard of the Cold War I guess?
Germany had around 3000 tanks in the late 80‘s, just saying…
Nuke_Gunstar on
Playable boss character unlocked. Sweet
mandeltonkacreme on
Jesus Christ, the capability of the Bundeswehr should NOT be something to look up to.
Sure, we can aim high, I guess. I mean, I wish. But judging by its current state, “most capable army” is a fucking pipe dream.
AGrandNewAdventure on
They know exactly what is like to fight Russia, and they’re not going to lay down and take it in Round 3. It’s odd that they’ve become the good guys in the fight against fascism, too.
que-loco-paranoid on
Teflon Mark does Teflon Mark things
Deepfire_DM on
… and now help us to stop the fascist AfD to get onto power, or you’ll have “a most capable army” in the hands of ultra nationalist fascists. Yes, we did this already, was no fun at all.
CountOnBeingAwesome on
It’s 2025, all wars should be illegal.
Mr_Black90 on
…As far as I understand, it’s apparently a bit of an open secret in military circles that Germany’s current military is considered woefully unprepared. Their soldiers are apparently also known for continuously falling to impress during exercises with their allies. Finally, their intelligence service has been described as a sieve; once you tell them something, it’ll be public knowledge within 14 days at most.
It sounds like Germany has its work cut out for it. I hope they succeed in changing things, for all our sakes.
ThatsItImOverThis on
If someone from the 1940’s saw this headline, their brain would melt.
Artyparis on
It aims for.
Sadly it’s necessary.
iamagermanpotato on
‘Wir schaffen das!’ – newly interpreted!
Therianthropie on
Our Military is so amazing that they are simply ignoring 15 Russian drones over a military base for multiple hours.Â
ydalv_ on
Technologically, definitely. Though France (and perhaps also the UK) can probably aid in training as they have more actual experience. Hopefully also Germany aiding France with upping its tech.
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Funny that, when the classroom was asked who would be the biggest army, it was Germany who raised its hand.
This is a historic shift for Germany. After decades of restraint following WWII, they are not just rearming; the goal is to lead Europe’s conventional defense. It shows how much the geopolitical landscape has changed.
· Rutte calling Germany a “leading power” and a “driving force in NATO” isn’t just praise. It’s a direct message that Europe needs to prepare to take more responsibility for its own security, especially with changing U.S. priorities.
So, if you’re European and you say “Europe needs to take responsibility for its own defense and stop relying on America so much”, you’re a heroic champion of EU independence.
…and if you’re American and you say “Europe needs to take responsibility for its own defense and stop relying on America so much”, you’re an American isolationist and a Russian stooge.
Got it! lol
France will be able to dream nuking Russians in Germany again.Â
Well Poland will make that kinda hard.
Wow who would’ve thought! The irony is unreal, aber, auf gehts Deutschland!
Germany, united with all of Europe. Imagine if that would have happened in 1940. Unstoppable.
Last time this happened, they decided to put Europe on notice and tried to take Poland.
In all seriousness though, who would have thought Germany of all countries would literally be at the forefront of defending Europe? I always laugh when America states it has the biggest and best army because it literally has nobody to defend against. At least Germany and the rest of Europe can claim that Russia, China etc. are literally knocking on the door.
They must be proud. Germany conquered Europe without lifting a finger. Just have a bigger enemy threaten you.
Warum ausgerechnet Deutschland. Wir haben keine richtige Armee, GB und Frankreich dagegen schon.
Third times a charm.
Germany, uniting Europe! (for good this time)
Hey, I’ve seen this one before!
Again?
Third time’s the charm! I’d rather be invaded by Germany a second time than experience Russian “liberation”.
Never – Frankreich und / oder Polen mit den Briten.
Third time charm
We are lost
All the people screaming about how new and unprecedented this is haven’t heard of the Cold War I guess?
Germany had around 3000 tanks in the late 80‘s, just saying…
Playable boss character unlocked. Sweet
Jesus Christ, the capability of the Bundeswehr should NOT be something to look up to.
Sure, we can aim high, I guess. I mean, I wish. But judging by its current state, “most capable army” is a fucking pipe dream.
They know exactly what is like to fight Russia, and they’re not going to lay down and take it in Round 3. It’s odd that they’ve become the good guys in the fight against fascism, too.
Teflon Mark does Teflon Mark things
… and now help us to stop the fascist AfD to get onto power, or you’ll have “a most capable army” in the hands of ultra nationalist fascists. Yes, we did this already, was no fun at all.
It’s 2025, all wars should be illegal.
…As far as I understand, it’s apparently a bit of an open secret in military circles that Germany’s current military is considered woefully unprepared. Their soldiers are apparently also known for continuously falling to impress during exercises with their allies. Finally, their intelligence service has been described as a sieve; once you tell them something, it’ll be public knowledge within 14 days at most.
It sounds like Germany has its work cut out for it. I hope they succeed in changing things, for all our sakes.
If someone from the 1940’s saw this headline, their brain would melt.
It aims for.
Sadly it’s necessary.
‘Wir schaffen das!’ – newly interpreted!
Our Military is so amazing that they are simply ignoring 15 Russian drones over a military base for multiple hours.Â
Technologically, definitely. Though France (and perhaps also the UK) can probably aid in training as they have more actual experience. Hopefully also Germany aiding France with upping its tech.