It used to be "attacking germany would mean attacking the US soldiers there" which was supposed to be a deterrent. But now the US soldiers are the danger themselves so its really stupid that Trump would think that germany would still want them.

AMoralNihilist@feddit.uk · 14 pts · 125d (1 reply)

Well, for a very long time Germany didn't have a choice 😅 and then it became a ok we will barely have a military because we have us soldiers here. (Which was considered a good thing by everyone in the world for.... Historical reasons)

Sualtam@lemmus.org · 1 pts · 122d

Bundeswehr had 500k soldiers in the 80's. West Germany alone that is. It was a gigantic army in per capita terms.

Hapankaali@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 125d (1 reply)

Germany isn't really getting anything out of it, it's essentially a form of military aid to the US.

There is a common misconception among conspiracy/imbecile circles (and hence also the administration) in the US that these US military bases are a crucial part of the local economy, and that dismantling them is a way to "punish" allies that display a lack of servility.

SeductiveTortoise@piefed.social · 3 pts · 125d

I mean, it will probably be a hard loss for the local bakery and some restaurants.

brad_troika@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 125d (1 reply)

US forces training German and other NATO forces. Afaik US troops are highly valued because they have more actual combat experience.

SeductiveTortoise@piefed.social · 1 pts · 124d

And as we can see now, their experience is good for... uhm...

Aceticon@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 4 pts · 125d

Don't let the door hit you on your way out!

lithiumground@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 125d

Imperialist france army is enough for europe,we dont need USA! :)