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originally posted by: Kenzo
a reply to: ufoorbhunter
Not Yank .
originally posted by: paraphi
It's a well understood element of successful soldiering to have troops who are motivated, with a morale sparked by a collective belief that what you are doing is worthwhile. It's a recipe for defeat if parts of your army don't want to be there, are demotivated, and lack a clarity of purpose.
originally posted by: LouisCypher
....guess you really need brains, motivation, equipment and leadership...
In 1989, the United States had 248,621 permanent troops stationed in West Germany, 27,639 in the United Kingdom, 15,706 in Italy and 3,382 in Greece. By September 2021, U.S. troop numbers had fallen to 35,457 in Germany, 9,563 in the United Kingdom, 12,434 in Italy and 429 in Greece.
originally posted by: F2d5thCavv2
a reply to: ufoorbhunter
Just for the record. There ARE Russian forces on the USA's doorstep. = Alaska.
Cheers