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Formation of the East German Nationale Volksarmee.

Historical image related to Formation of the East German Nationale Volksarmee. from March 1, 1956

East Germany

Country in Central Europe (1949–1990)

East Germany, officially known as the German Democratic Republic (GDR), was a country in Central Europe from its formation on 7 October 1949 until its reunification with West Germany (FRG) on 3 October 1990. Until 1989, it was generally viewed as a communist state and described…
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National People's Army

Armed forces of the German Democratic Republic (1956–1990)

The National People's Army were the armed forces of the German Democratic Republic (DDR) from 1956 until 1990.
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