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Poland Wraps Deal For Permanent US Troops, Drones, Special Ops

Poland Wraps Deal For Permanent US Troops, Drones, Special Ops
1939 set of maps illustrating the German invasion of Poland in World War II

The United States will station a permanent garrison of troops in Poland, according to an agreement reached today between Washington and Warsaw. The announcement of the pact came just days after the Pentagon announced it was pulling 12,00 troops out of Germany.

It’s not clear how long it will take to implement the growth of the US footprint in Poland from the current 4,000 troops to 5,500. But the move will require some heavy logistical lifting, including new facilities for US drones, helicopters, an armored brigade combat team, and special operations forces.

Details remain scarce, but the Polish government has long pushed for a larger American footprint, and the Trump administration’s frustration over Germany’s failure to reach NATO-suggested funding goals has forced the Pentagon to look elsewhere for basing options…

To read more visit Breaking Defense.

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pc_PHAGE August 2, 2020 at 2:54 am

How come most people only mention the Nazi invasion of Poland and ignore the Communist invasion?
Thanks for the map.

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