The Decline Of The German Army

German Army Falls Below European Standards -- Deutsche Welle

The German military is more expensive and less efficient than its major NATO allies such as the United Kingdom and France, says the European Defense Agency.

The German armed forces are less efficient and not as deployment ready compared to other European militaries, according to the European Defense Agency (EDA) and a report by the economics magazine Wirtschaftswoche.

Germany is currently capable of sending 7,000 soldiers abroad at one time. In contrast, the United Kingdom can deploy 22,000 troops simultaneously while France can contribute 30,000 soldiers to international military actions.

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My Comment: In the past I have been critical of the British, French, Canadians .... other NATO allies, Japan, etc. on their commitment to their military and national defense. I have left out the Germans in this mix for the past year .... but after reading this report, it is clear that this omission has been a mistake.

For a heads up on how quick this decline has been, check out this post from last year.