Germans pull forces out of NATO as Libyan coalition falls apart

03-23-2011 • Daily Mail

Deep divisions between allied forces currently bombing Libya worsened today as the German military announced it was pulling forces out of NATO over continued disagreement on who will lead the campaign. A German military spokesman said it was recalling two frigates and AWACS surveillance plane crews from the Mediterranean, after fears they would be drawn into the conflict if NATO takes over control from the U.S.

1 Comments in Response to Germans pull forces out of NATO as Libyan coalition falls apart

Comment by GrandPoobah

Entered on: 3/23/2011 3:22:15 PM

the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Three entities: Libya, Egypt, Israel All are enemies of each other. But who has the best interest in being friends? If Israeli war planes were to stage out of Egypt, and their military were to offer resources to the rebels, I wonder who, besides the Libyans would be upset.

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