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An interesting picture of the Bundeswehr Wachbatallion ceremonial unit carrying 98k rifles. The picture is attached to a news article on current German defense issues. Unit is a composite unit with army, navy and air force members. Performs similar ceremonial functions as the US Army Old Guard.
Published picture caption: “Members of the honor guard parade during a swearing-in ceremony of new recruits of German Bundeswehr soldiers at the German Defence Ministry in Berlin, on July 20, 2019 | John MacDougall/AFP via Getty Images”
Significance of ceremony date: On 20 July 1944, Claus von Stauffenberg and other conspirators attempted to assassinate Adolf Hitler,
Published picture caption: “Members of the honor guard parade during a swearing-in ceremony of new recruits of German Bundeswehr soldiers at the German Defence Ministry in Berlin, on July 20, 2019 | John MacDougall/AFP via Getty Images”
Significance of ceremony date: On 20 July 1944, Claus von Stauffenberg and other conspirators attempted to assassinate Adolf Hitler,
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