Category Archives: Germany

“Bradleys, Self-Propelled Howitzers Head to Ukraine …”

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Pat Lang

” … the package includes 50 Bradley fighting vehicles, 100 M113 armored personnel carriers, 18 self-propelled howitzers, missiles, munitions and more.  U.S. President Joe Biden previewed the announcement Thursday during remarks at a White House cabinet meeting.  “We’re going to provide the … Continue reading →

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” … the German government finally has pledged to Ukraine a first batch of Marder infantry fighting vehicles.”

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Pat Lang

“The 30-ton, tracked vehicles with their 20-millimeter auto-cannons, MILAN anti-tank missiles and steel armor represent a significant upgrade for the Ukrainian army’s mechanized infantry—and, alongside M-2 Bradley IFVs the Americans are donating, could help to give the army the mobility, protection and … Continue reading →

Posted in Germany, Russia, The Military Art, Ukraine Crisis, weapons | 19 Comments

What are the causes and effects of leaks in the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines?

Posted on September 27, 2022 by willmann

By Robert Willmann Both reports and rumors are swirling around confirmed leaks in the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines running from Russia to Germany across the Baltic Sea. Although natural gas is not flowing through the pipelines at this … Continue reading →

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As the polls in the Republican primary election prepare to close, Arizona is a hotbed of political intrigue

Posted on August 2, 2022 by willmann

By Robert Willmann Since Arizona wisely chose not to adopt daylight savings time, it is two hours ahead of the current central time and three hours ahead of eastern time. For the Republican primary held on Tuesday, 2 August 2022, … Continue reading →

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“Germany Advances Natural Gas Plans to Cut Russian Exposure”

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Pat Lang

“Germany on Saturday took further steps to cut reliance on Russian energy supplies by unveiling plans for a terminal to import liquefied natural gas (LNG), the latest sign of a policy shift in the wake of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. … Continue reading →

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“German army ‘standing bare,’ limited in combat readiness, top chief says”

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Pat Lang

Listen to this article0:00 / 2:001X BeyondWords “Germany’s highest-ranking military officer cast doubt on the Germany army’s combat readiness, claiming that years of neglect have left it in a questionable state amid the ongoing Ukrainian-Russian war. Inspector of the Army … Continue reading →

Posted in Borg Wars, France, Germany, Russia | 22 Comments