Deutsches Heer
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German Army Heer |
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 Logo of the German Army
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| Active | 1955–present |
| Country |
 Federal Republic of Germany
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| Type | Land force |
| Size | 60,431 (28 February 2017) 265 aircraft |
| Motto(s) | To protect, help, moderate, and fight Schützen, helfen, vermitteln, kämpfen |
| Colors | Green, "Sand" and White |
| Anniversaries | November 12, 1955 |
| Engagements |
United Nations Operations in Somalia Aftermath of the Balkan Wars 1995-1999 Operation Libelle Kosovo War Battle of Tetovo Operation Essential Harvest War in Afghanistan North Kosovo crisis |
| Decorations |
Badge of Honour of the Bundeswehr Military Proficiency Badge Badge of Marksmanship Service Medal Flood Service Medal |
| Website | www |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Lieutenant General Jörg Vollmer |
| Notable commanders |
General Ulrich de Maizière |
General Ulrich de Maizière
General Ernst Ferber, COMAFCENT 1973–1975
The German Army (German: Deutsches Heer) is the land component of the armed forces of Germany. The present-day German Army was founded in 1955 as part of the newly formed West German Bundeswehr together with the Marine (German Navy) and the Luftwaffe (German Air Force). As of 28 February 2017[update], the German Army had a strength of 60,431 soldiers.
A German Army, equipped, organized and trained following a single doctrine, and permanently unified under one command dates from 1871, and the unification of Germany under the leadership of Prussia. From 1871 to 1919 the title Deutsches Heer (German Army) was the official name of the German land forces. Following the German defeat in World War I and the end of the German Empire the main army was dissolved. From 1921 to 1935 the name of the German land forces was Reichsheer (Army of the Realm) and from 1935 to 1945 the name Heer was used. The Heer was one of two ground forces of the Third Reich during World War II, but unlike the Heer, the Waffen-SS was not a branch of the Wehrmacht, but was a combat force under the Nazi Party's own Schutzstaffel forces. The Heer was formally disbanded in August 1946.
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