The Role of Western Germany in West European Defense

Abstract

The purpose of this research paper is to identify and analyze the various aspects of the national power of the German Federal Republic as it concerns the defense of Western Europe. This study, through an analysis of the historical background, geography and people, and the present role in the military, scientific and economic fields, presents an assessment of West Germany's defense potential. Finally, this research paper develops conclusions on what the United States should be doing to assure this support of the Free World's interest.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 08, 1966
Accession Number
ADA510156

Entities

People

  • Paul R. Lutjens

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Commerce
  • East Germany
  • European Union
  • Foreign Policy
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • International Relations
  • International Trade
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Political Systems
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges
  • Western Europe

Readers

  • European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design