German Army and NATO Strategy.

摘要

An economic giant, West Germany now fields the largest ground component of the NATO Central Europe forces. The German Army's role in NATO strategic planning, therefore, is of keen interest to Western defense analysts, and is the general subject of this monograph. The author reviews the evolution of NATO strategy, using recently declassified materials from the Joint Chiefs of Staff and National Security Council which are now available at the National Archives. As he organizes the sifts through this wealth of material, he focuses on the interaction between the evolution of NATO strategy and the development of the Germany Army. An appreciation of the German Army contribution, which is the focus of this study, can lead to a better understanding of NATO. Is Germany on the path to an increased leadership role in NATO. How will planned increases in German Reserve Forces affect NATO strategy. How might German strategic thinking affect the design of future forces. The author explores these and other questions in his study of an important European ally in a crucial US alliance. (Author)