There was a post recently extolling the war-fighting ability of the
Germany army. Alas, it's gone from my screen.

However, I must point out the whatever the German army adopts in the
line of technological wonders, it will remain a joke at its present
size and budget. No doubt it could overwhelm Belgium, whose idea of a
military force is its marching band, and perhaps it could also deal
with Luxembourg.

I mention these two nations for a purpose: Germany, Belgium, and
Luxembourg constitute three out of the four nations making up the
proposed European strike force.

The fourth nation, of course, is France. Not long ago I posted to the
effect that of all the democracies in the world, outside the United
States, only Britain had a military worth speaking about. I stupidly
overlooked France, which does indeed have a serious military force.

(I also overlooked Israel, but for a reason. Israel is fully occupied
with its 100-year war against its Arab neighbors.)

all the best -- Dan Ford
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