General Question

Brian_Ghilliotti's avatar

Did East German military forces ever deploy in combat during the Cold War?

Asked by Brian_Ghilliotti (328points) May 14th, 2017
3 responses
“Great Question” (0points)

If not, did they participate in covert operations?

Brian Ghilliotti

Topics: ,
Observing members: 0
Composing members: 0

Answers

elbanditoroso's avatar

Combat? Depends what you mean by combat.

East German military were deployed all over Africa to act as trainers and advisers to the various strongmen.

I don’t believe they fought, but they were there and in uniform.

elbanditoroso (33188points)“Great Answer” (0points)
Lightlyseared's avatar

I’d heard that the soviets had thought about it but decided against as the image of German soldiers in another country in a combat role was one they were keen to avoid.

Lightlyseared (34650points)“Great Answer” (0points)
stanleybmanly's avatar

They were deployed FOR combat, but never IN.

stanleybmanly (24153points)“Great Answer” (0points)

Answer this question

Login

or

Join

to answer.

Older »
What was the feeling when you became father for ...
« Newer
Did Sino-Soviet rivalry generate conflicts in Africa during the ...

Mobile | Desktop


Send Feedback   

`