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Tank Battalions Of The German Army 1956–2008
Tank Battalions of the Bundeswehr 1956–2008 Leo2A6M li.jpg, Leopard 2A6M 1. Panzerdivision (Bundeswehr).svg, Coat of Arms 1 Panzerdivision Tank recovering.jpg, Tank recovering 10thPzDiv.svg, Coat of Arms 10 Panzerdivision Leopard Tiefwaten.jpg, Leopard 1A2 of PzBtl 153 crossing a river at night M88 Armored Recovery Vehicle in pm.jpg, M 88 Recovery Tank Territory Defense Units Semi-active battalions (Home Defence Forces) Non-active units (reserves) Remaining units 2 tank divisions (''Panzerdivisionen'') with a total of: 3 tank brigades (''Panzerbrigaden'') 4 tank battalions (''Panzerbataillone'') * Panzerlehrbataillon 93, Munster, part of Panzerlehrbrigade 9 * Panzerbataillon 104, Pfreimd, part of Panzerbrigade 12 * Panzerbataillon 203, Augustdorf, part of Panzerbrigade 21 * Panzerbataillon 393, Bad Salzungen, part of Panzergrenadierbrigade 37 Others This list does not include the ''Panzerjäger'' (tank destroyer units), at last 39 independent and the co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bundeswehr
The ''Bundeswehr'' (, meaning literally: ''Federal Defence'') is the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. The ''Bundeswehr'' is divided into a military part (armed forces or ''Streitkräfte'') and a civil part, the military part consisting of the German Army, the German Navy, the German Air Force, the Joint Support Service, the Joint Medical Service, and the Cyber and Information Domain Service. , the ''Bundeswehr'' had a strength of 183,638 active-duty military personnel and 81,318 civilians, placing it among the 30 largest military forces in the world, and making it the second largest in the European Union behind France. In addition, the ''Bundeswehr'' has approximately 30,050 reserve personnel (2020). With German military expenditures at $56.0 billion, the ''Bundeswehr'' is the seventh highest-funded military in the world, though military expenditures remain relatively average at 1.3% of national GDP, well below the (non-binding) NATO target of 2%. German ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nienburg/Weser
Nienburg (, official name: ''Nienburg/Weser'') (Low German: ''Nienborg'', ''Neenborg'' or ''Negenborg'') is a town and capital of the district Nienburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany. Geography Situated on the scenic German Timber-Frame Road, Nienburg lies on the river Weser, approximately southeast of Bremen, and northwest of Hanover. Nienburg is the largest town in the Middle Weser Region. Demography (as of Dec. 31st) Structure Nienburg, including quarters * Erichshagen * Holtorf * Langendamm * Schäferhof/Kattriede * Nordertor * Leintor * Lehmwandlung * Alpheide History The major reason for the emergence and development of Nienburg into the largest city in the Middle Weser region was its location at a convenient ford in the Weser River, leading to multiple trade routes radiating from the location. As early as 1025 the location was referred to as ''Negenborg'', i.e. New Castle. In 1215 it began to be referred to as a city, a ''civitas'', when Count Henry I of Hoya began ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canadian Army Trophy
The Canadian Army Trophy (''CAT'') was a tank gunnery competition established to foster excellence, camaraderie and competition among the armoured forces of the NATO countries in Western Europe. The trophy is a miniature sterling silver replica of a Canadian Army Centurion tank. It is now located at CFB (Canadian Forces Base) Gagetown in New Brunswick, Canada; home of the Canadian Armour School. Origins The Canadian Army Trophy (CAT) competition started in 1963 when the Canadian government donated a silver replica of a Centurion tank to the country that obtained the highest score during a tank gunnery competition that was hosted by the Canadian Army 4th Mechanized Brigade forward deployed in West Germany. This tank replica later became known as the Canadian Army Trophy for NATO Tank Gunnery. The competition was established to foster excellence, camaraderie and competition among the armor forces of the NATO countries in Western Europe. The winner of the Canadian Army Trophy, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dedelstorf
Dedelstorf is a municipality in the district of Gifhorn, in Lower Saxony, Germany Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated betwe .... The Municipality Dedelstorf includes the villages of Allersehl, Dedelstorf, Langwedel, Lingwedel, Oerrel, Repke and Weddersehl. References Gifhorn (district) {{Gifhorn-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Braunschweig
Braunschweig () or Brunswick ( , from Low German ''Brunswiek'' , Braunschweig dialect: ''Bronswiek'') is a city in Lower Saxony, Germany, north of the Harz Mountains at the farthest navigable point of the river Oker, which connects it to the North Sea via the rivers Aller and Weser. In 2016, it had a population of 250,704. A powerful and influential centre of commerce in medieval Germany, Brunswick was a member of the Hanseatic League from the 13th until the 17th century. It was the capital city of three successive states: the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (1269–1432, 1754–1807, and 1813–1814), the Duchy of Brunswick (1814–1918), and the Free State of Brunswick (1918–1946). Today, Brunswick is the second-largest city in Lower Saxony and a major centre of scientific research and development. History Foundation and early history The date and circumstances of the town's foundation are unknown. Tradition maintains that Brunswick was created through the merge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
