Germany Seen Sending Tanks to Afghanistan
January 21, 2004Advertisement
Germany's defense minister plans to send light tanks to support Bundeswehr soldiers policing the dangerous northern Afghanistan city of Kunduz, according to a newspaper. The daily Bild reported that Peter Struck wants to send eight "Wiesels," light tanks outfitted with a 20mm cannon. There are currently 170 German soldiers in the northern city providing security in the dangerous drug trade hub. The number of soldiers will climb to 370 by June.