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Against transfiguration and forgetting On the death of naval historian Werner Rahn

Against transfiguration and forgetting On the death of naval historian Werner Rahn

Posted by | 22 Mar 2023 | , , | 0

A historical-tactical conference of the Navy without the thoughtful and questioning contribution of Dr Rahn from the first ranks of the dignitaries was previously unthinkable - now it has become a sad truth due to his death in November 2022. Unlike many of his predecessors with and without uniform, the aim of his work was not the unconditional defence of the "blue cloth" against all critics, but rather the arduous and often unpleasant "search for historical truth", which was also the programmatic title of one of his most important writings. The numerous studies by Captain (retired) Dr .... ranged between meticulous analysis, critical presentation and fair judgement.

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Wo sind die jungen Wilden?

Wo sind die jungen Wilden?

Posted by | 21. Mar 2023 | , , | 0

Ein Blick ins Auditorium der HiTaTa lässt einmal mehr vermuten, dass „Alter vor Ambition“ ein wesentliches Kriterium bei der Zusammenstellung der Einladungsliste gewesen ist. Aber so lassen sich kaum innovative und fruchtbare Diskussionen anstoßen. Ich bin beglückt und beseelt von dem greifbaren Gemeinschaftsgefühl im Veranstaltungsraum in Linstow. In der Luft hängen schwer die Diskussionen der Anwesenden, die sich zwischen den Vorträgen hitzig mit dem Gehörten auseinandersetzen. Dabei nippt die gleichförmig marineblaue Masse an den Kaffeetassen. Wie schon seit langer Zeit nicht mehr spüre ich, dass ich ein Teil von Wir bin. Auch wenn wir nicht alle die gleiche Meinung...

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Leadership as a tradition

Leadership as a tradition

Posted by | 20 Mar 2023 | , , , | 0

After the enforced break due to the coronavirus pandemic, leading figures from the navy came together again for the first time at the Historical Tactical Conference. The fruitful dialogue between young and experienced officers was revived for the 62nd time. It is the German Navy's annual event in January: the Historical-Tactical Conference. But nobody in naval circles calls it that. It is the HiTaTa, which was held at the conference hotel in Linstow for the 62nd time since its premiere in 1957 after a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Initiated by the then Commander of the Naval Forces, Rear Admiral Rolf Johannesson, in order to learn from history in an open and critical atmosphere, the format has continued to develop....

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A long journey

A long journey

Posted by | 17 Mar 2023 | , , , | 0

When Flotilla Admiral Axel Schulz, Commander of Operational Flotilla 2, handed over command of the 4th Frigate Squadron on 19 January, it was not the kind of ceremony we are used to at the Heppenser Groden naval base. Kapitän zur See Dirk Jacobus handed over his four BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG-class ships to Kapitän zur See Matthias Schmitt, thus ending a period in command that, at five and a half years, not only represents a record, but also a turning point in the navy. When Jacobus took over the squadron, the frigate BADEN WÜRTTEMBERG had only been in the water for a year and was returned to the manufacturer in 2017 due to various defects. Jacobus, who was involved with KARLSRUHE, AUGSBURG...

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The renaissance of compulsory military service?

The renaissance of compulsory military service?

Posted by | 16 Mar 2023 | , , , | 0

After the end of the Cold War, compulsory military service was seen as an obsolete model. But the new era requires new solutions. Since 24 February 2022, conscription, which was suspended in 2011, has suddenly been on everyone's lips again. At the time, German politicians were unanimous in their view that a defence war in Europe was not to be expected in the foreseeable future. Rather, the main task of the armed forces was to secure peace around the world. Furthermore, with a shrinking armed forces, military justice could only be guaranteed if service was shortened to such an extent that it hardly allowed for any meaningful training. Conscripts no longer appeared to be deployable in modern wars. As a result, it was not only opponents of conscription who...

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