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  Bundeswehr - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
The Bundeswehr was established on the 200th birthday of Scharnhorst in 1955 after heavy discussions about re-militarizing Germany (the Wiederbewaffnung) in view of the experience of World War II.
During the Cold War the Bundeswehr was the backbone of NATO's conventional defence in Central Europe.
This allows the Bundeswehr to take part in missions outside of the borders of Germany, as part of the NATO or the European Union and mandated by the UN.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Bundeswehr   (977 words)

  
 Bundeswehr - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Bundeswehr is the name of the armed forces of Germany.
In peacetime, the Bundeswehr is commanded by the Minister of Defence, currently Peter Struck (since 2002).
After reunification in 1990, the Bundeswehr absorbed parts of the Nationale Volksarmee of the GDR, by the fact that the latter was dissolved.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Bundeswehr   (706 words)

  
 Bundeswehr - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Bundeswehr was officially established on the 200th birthday of Scharnhorst in 1955.
After reunification in 1990, the Bundeswehr was reduced to 370,000 military personnel in accordance with the Treaty on the Final Settlement with Respect to Germany between the two German governments and the Allies (2+4-Treaty).
This requires the Bundeswehr to take part in operations outside of the borders of Germany, as part of the NATO or the European Union and mandated by the UN.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bundeswehr   (1669 words)

  
 Science Fair Projects - Bundeswehr
The Bundeswehr was established in 1955 as the successor of the Wehrmacht and the earlier Reichswehr, after some discussion about re-militarizing Germany (the Wiederbewaffnung) after World War II; by changing the German Grundgesetz (basic law, Germany's constitution).
The Bundeswehr adopted a form of the Iron Cross as its symbol.
This allows the Bundeswehr to take part in missions outside of the borders of Germany, as part of the NATO or mandated by the UN.
www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Bundeswehr   (781 words)

  
 Bundeswehr info here at en.32-of-100.info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
After reunification in 1990, the Bundeswehr was reduced to 370,000 militaristic personnel in accordance with the Treaty on the Final Settlement with Respect to Germany tween the two German guidances and the Allies (2 4-Treaty).
With the reduction, a thumping flock of of the Bundeswehr, as sane as of the Volksarmee, had to be disposed of.
The eponym Bundeswehr was predestined by the former Wehrmacht prevailing and receptive politician Hasso von Manteuffel.
en.32-of-100.info /Bundeswehr   (1856 words)

  
 Sport Service: Bundeswehr   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Bundeswehr was established on the 200th birthday of Gerhard von Scharnhorst in 1955 after heavy discussions about re-militarizing Germany (the Wiederbewaffnung) in view of the experience of World War II.
The Bundeswehr, however, does not consider itself as their successor and does not follow tradition s of any former German military organisation.
This allows the Bundeswehr to taƙe part in missions outside of the borders of Germany, as part of the NATO or the European Union and mandated by the UN.
it_immagine.bittorrent.png.it.ecardfunny.info /en/Bundeswehr   (944 words)

  
 Bundeswehr info here at en.90of100c.info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Bundeswehr (Federal bastion forces, listen (help·info)) is the armed forces of Germany und its administration.
After reunification in 1990, the Bundeswehr was reduced to 370,000 noncivil personnel in accordance with the Treaty on the Final Settlement with Respect to Germany intervening the two German swaies und the Allies (2 4-Treaty).
With the reduction, a thumping of sensual of the Bundeswehr, as hearty as of the Volksarmee, had to be disposed of.
en.90of100c.info /Bundeswehr   (1845 words)

  
 Bundeswehr info here at en.77of100c.info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Bundeswehr (Federal resistance forces, listen (help·info)) is the armed forces of Germany und its administration.
After reunification in 1990, the Bundeswehr was reduced to 370,000 martial personnel in accordance with the Treaty on the Final Settlement with Respect to Germany tween the two German uncles sam und the Allies (2 4-Treaty).
This depends upon the Bundeswehr to take quantum in procedures extraneous of the borders of Germany, as quantum of the NATO or the European Union und mandated by the UN.
en.77of100c.info /Bundeswehr   (1838 words)

  
 Bundeswehr info here at en.68of100e.info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Bundeswehr (Federal fortification forces, listen (help·info)) is the armed forces of Germany and its administration.
After reunification in 1990, the Bundeswehr was reduced to 370,000 boxing personnel in accordance with the Treaty on the Final Settlement with Respect to Germany medially the two German superiorities and the Allies (2 4-Treaty).
This have requirements the Bundeswehr to take gob in exertions outward of the borders of Germany, as gob of the NATO or the European Union and mandated by the UN.
en.68of100e.info /Bundeswehr   (1915 words)

  
 Germany - Printer-friendly - MSN Encarta
About two-thirds of the Bundeswehr consists of army units, while the remaining one-third is naval and coastal and air forces.
Henry retaliated by having the pope deposed by an episcopal synod at Worms in 1076.
The pope promptly excommunicated Henry, which denied him the benefits and privileges of church membership, and released all of his subjects from their oath of loyalty to him, a move that pleased the princes.
encarta.msn.com /text_761576917___0/Germany.html   (19112 words)

  
 Sport Info: Bundeswehr   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Bundeswehr was established on the 200th birthday of Gerhard von Scharnhorst in 1955 after heavy discussions about re-militarizinɡ Germany (the Wiederbewaffnunɡ) in view of the experience of World War II.
The Bundeswehr, however, does not consider itself as their successor and does not follow tradition s of any former German military orɡanisation.
In peacetime, the Bundeswehr is commanded by the Minister of Defence (Germany) (currently Franz-Josef Junɡ); the Chancellor of Germany (currently Anɡela Merkel) will become commander-in-chief when Germany is in state of defence.
eadd.info /en/Bundeswehr   (944 words)

  
 High Military Medical Education in the Polish Army   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Ceremony of consecration of the chapel for patients and medical staff of the Teaching Hospital of the Military Medical Academy.
On an invitation of the Rector of the Military Medical Academy, the delegation of the Sanitary Academy of Bundeswehr from Munich is the Academy's guest.
A ceremony takes place, during which the Academy obtains a new banner granted by the President of the Republic of Poland.
www.wam.lodz.pl /75/1990-97.html   (1158 words)

  
 Khaleej Times - Online
In the south of the country, a state of emergency was declared in seven districts of the southern state of Bavaria, where the Danube passed the 10-metre mark, just short of a record.
In Berlin and its outlying areas, firefighters and Bundeswehr soldiers worked through the night Monday, when the amount of rainfall normal for the full month of August descended on the region.
SEOUL - The new Korean peace talks are a ceremonial swansong for President Kim Dae-Jung's policy of engaging the North and are unlikely to yield dramatic results, analysts said.
www.khaleejtimes.co.ae /ktarchive/130802/theworld.htm   (9507 words)

  
 ceremony - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about ceremony   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Rituals may be carried out to improve crop fertility, overcome enemies, compete with rivals, achieve enlightenment, allay misfortune, cure sickness of the mind and body, legitimize important events such as marriage, offset the effects of infringements of taboos and social rules, and exorcize spirits.
In some societies, all persons are entitled to carry out ritual activities (some Australian Aborigines); in others this may be done by men only (the Yanamamo Indians of Brazil) or by women only (the Kalabari of northern Nigeria); in still others, only priests or shamans may officiate at the ceremony.
Rituals may make use of drugs (most Brazilian rainforest Indians and the Plains Indians of North America), repetitive incantations, masks and dancing, and music and rhythmical drum-beating.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /ceremony   (356 words)

  
 CH02
I swore an oath of allegiance to Big Mama, Queen Elisabeth II, in a dingy office on April 30, 1958.
I could never figure out why I had to pledge loyalty to an English queen of German heritage rather than to Canada, but it was explained that she was also Queen of Canada and as such my lady-boss.
After all, many Canadian soldiers died and still die during UN peacekeeping missions and in the course of those missions they represent humanity and their nation - and not a German queen.
www.donlowconcrete.com /CDAC/RCA/CH02.htm   (14871 words)

  
 Virtual Museum Tour
As Luxembourg was neutral during the pre-mentioned time period, the corps was more a type of national military school system, preparing and providing access to civil servant- and law enforcement careers.
Many of these retrained men were imprisoned for conscientiously rejecting to swear the oath on Hitler or for refusing duty, some in German prisons and many in concentration camps.
On the 29th of January 1966 the final ceremonial "Changing of the Guard" took place at the Grand Ducal Palace.
www.nat-military-museum.lu /pageshtml/virtualmuseumtour.php   (10073 words)

  
 Selected Events 2006 - Consulate Frankfurt Germany
Hagstrom engaged 250 young Bundeswehr soldiers, from all of Germany and at the beginning of professional military careers, in an intensive discussion of U.S. politics.
In his remarks, he pointed out that the United States is built on the dreams and determination of millions of immigrants and that it has grown and flourished through their contributions and sacrifices.
After a presentation about the different agencies and offices in the consulate and their responsibilities in the ceremonial "Flag Room", the guests enjoyed a special tour of the building, including a visit to the Consul General's own office.
frankfurt.usconsulate.gov /frankfurt/program_events2006.html   (10137 words)

  
 Rantburg: Never forgive, never forget!...
Villagers in a remote Fijian community staged an elaborate ceremony of apology Thursday for the relatives of a British missionary killed and eaten here 136 years ago.
The Rev. Thomas Baker and eight Fijian followers were killed and devoured by cannibals in 1867 in the village of Nabutautau, high in the hills of the South Pacific island of Viti Levu.
Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase, who flew into the village by helicopter for the ceremony, is leading a campaign to improve life in isolated areas.
www.rantburg.com:8080 /index.php?HC=1&D=2003-11-13   (10848 words)

  
 Tanknet > British Officer 'sterotype'
You can expect the Brits to be very well schooled, knowledgeable beyond their grade and too polite to tell you what they really think.
Kinda like my contacts with Bundeswehr officers in the 1970-80s, when they feared that the US Army was their new Italians.
World War II - he was found hiding in a hut near Quetta, where he swore a solemn oath that he was an eccentric Hindu fakir who had gone white with fear.
www.tank-net.org /forums/lofiversion/index.php/t7934.html   (4845 words)

  
 Main and Central: November 2005 Archives
Americans got to see lots of footage of GIs trooping the colors, and then marching off to waiting planes, as regimental colors were ceremoniously furled and also flown back to the US.
Under the occasionally insistent urging of the US Europe rebuilt their armies, with the German Bundeswehr forming the lynchpin of the alliance.
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
www.mainandcentral.org /archives/2005/11/index.html   (17480 words)

  
 BPR Mailing List Digest: 11/15/00
Bundeswehr was aimed at changing it from a defense force to a "highly
Among those who participated in the ceremony at the President's
a loyalty oath than a guideline for churches to accept or reject.
philologos.org /bprdigests/2000/nov/111500.htm   (14639 words)

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