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by oldbobg
Sun Apr 27, 2008 6:47 am
Forum: Post-WWII German Military
Topic: Bundeswehr vehicles in Afghanistan
Replies: 25
Views: 28699

Re: Bundeswehr vehicles in Afghanistan

All unit designators are good to see. I shows history. It is a responsible thing not to crush all references to the past. The iron cross is inherently decent as it is part of history, not just nazi history. The only bad thing would be the return of the "goose step." That seems to me to be ...
by oldbobg
Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:00 am
Forum: Post-WWII German Military
Topic: Germany Discusses Return of the Iron Cross
Replies: 6
Views: 10180

Re: Germany Discusses Return of the Iron Cross

It seems reasonable and prudent to be concerned about this medal; however, there is more history to it than the Nazi era. Germany today is country modernly defined and understanding of democratic priciples. I think it is about time, that if it has joined the world as a partner nation for freedom, th...