Eighty years after the war, the German military has once again begun to face off against the Russian military. NATO is conducting the "Four Horsemen 2025" exercise, led by Germany, with approximately 8,000 personnel from 14 European and American countries participating. Part of the exercise is the "Eagle Large Operation," and the German military has started deploying to Lithuania.
Colonel David Marcus, commander of the 37th Armored Infantry Brigade of the German Federal Armed Forces, said: "Our goal is to show Russia and Belarus our clear presence." The brigade's mission is to fight against the Russian military together with the Lithuanian army in the event of a Russian "invasion" of Lithuania. As part of the exercise, about 2,000 German military personnel equipped with "Stryker" infantry fighting vehicles, "Leopard" 2 main battle tanks, and PzH-2000 self-propelled howitzers have been sent to the Baltic states, forming a NATO strike group near the Russian border. Marcus said: "The main purpose of the exercise is for our brigade to become familiar with the potential operational areas in Lithuania, practice tactical skills, and improve their understanding of the terrain."
The 37th Armored Infantry Brigade of the German Federal Armed Forces has been responsible for the defense of Lithuania since the beginning of this year. In case of a threat, the brigade will be quickly deployed to Lithuania. In 2027, the 37th Armored Infantry Brigade will be replaced by the newly established 45th Tank Brigade, which will be permanently stationed in Lithuania.
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