German soldiers march in front of the Reichstag building to honor those who served in Afghanistan. 20 years Bundeswehr in the Hindu Kush. 20 years that have shaped Germany (and Europe)
German soldiers march in front of the Reichstag building to honor those who served in Afghanistan. 20 years Bundeswehr in the Hindu Kush. 20 years that have shaped Germany (and Europe)
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Almost thought this is r/fakehistoryporn
It’s not what it looks like! I swear!
Yeah maybe the torch thing isn’t the best idea
“I see germany and military so i must comment nazi reference xDDDD” – every single internet user outside of germany for some reason
I’ve seen this one, it’s a classic!
Interesting. I always thought the beret goes with the special outfit. Seems to be an entirely different attire for this event then.
_Ich geh mit meiner Laterne_
Oh right, they still have helmets with *that* silhouette
The level of disrespect in the comments is appalling.
Germany: pushing away everything about itself out of WWII guilt
People: lol so weak, get a spine it was 70 years ago who cares
Germany: embraces traditions older than the Nazis ever where
People: wow so nazi how dare you
You just can’t get it right with the internet
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Crazy how Twitter chimped out to some ass old special event
To those who find this version too grim: The German military has also done a Star Wars-themed version https://youtu.be/FdShkP4uMmc?t=18m
This comment section is a nightmare.
I hate the Nazis forever for putting a bad after taste in some of the most traditional military marches and honors.
Guys did you hear nazis used to drive on roads and produced cars? I think we should stop driving cars.
I’m appalled at the comments. This has nothing to do with the Nazis. They’re honouring amongst others lost lives. Show some respect or go be a childish prick somewhere else
>20 years Bundeswehr in the Hindu Kush. 20 years that have shaped Germany (and Europe)
Its shaped Afghanistan more.
Glad to see such tradition being alive! Such a shame to see stupid “haha nazi” comments, looks awesome!
I cannot believe these comments. There is a whole generation of the German soldiers who made sacrfices helping NATO and the US in Afghanistan. They pat themsleves on the back for just a moment and all anyone can think of is WW2. Shame on you guys.
gotta love how people get outraged about this. no, german soldiers with torches have nothing to do with the Third Reich
People mistaking Zapfenstreich honouring the fallen for the 3rd Reich. The comments in this thread are disgusting.
As a German those uniforms feel somewhat old-fashioned. So I was wise enough to bring some snacks before diving into the comments section. Have a nice sunday, everyone!
Full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dYSw9cKwEE
Some of these comments are disgusting, laughing and making jokes while these guys were honoring their fallen soldiers. 20 years, soldiers died for nothing, soldiers coming back home with ptsd, 20 years of suffering for absolutely nothing and some people are cracking jokes…
I love this, it is so elegant and aesthetic!