The outbreak of the "Cold War" and the founding of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1949 put Germany in an essential, strategic position for the Allies, who had forced the Third Reich to surrender just four years earlier. The occupation troops stationed in Germany since 1945 now became French units under NATO command for the defence of Western Europe. This booklet traces the history of the French army units stationed in southern Germany since 1945 in text and numerous photos.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Blume, Peter
Title
Französische Truppen in Deutschland
Details
Brochure, very many mainly colour photos, large format. 48 pages.
