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States the appeal made by two prominent Jews asking Germany to send its troops to Bosnia to support NATO military operations. Their arguments for German military intervention in Bosnia.

Reflects upon the career of two fighter plane pilots in view of Germany's role during the World War II and as member of the peace keeping force in Bosnia in 1995. Note on the transition era; Redefining Germany's military aims.

Informs about the victory of the German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, after debate in the Parliament on the issue of sending troops and warplanes to Bosnia. Details.

Reports that on December 13, 1996, the German Parliament approved the deployment of 2,000 peacekeeping soldiers in Bosnia, five years after it refused to do so. First deployment since World War II; What move reflects; How move was viewed by German foreign minister Klaus Kinkel; How deployment will operate.

Reports on the US-Germany talks which included German support for the UN troops in addition to security issues. German combat troops as part of UN peacekeeping force; Divergent views on issues of foreign policies, environmental protection and social commitments of the government.

Discusses issues related to a possible participation of German armed forces in a NATO-led mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina in 1995. Political discussion in Germany over the issue; Prospects of clearance to the proposed deployment of German troops in Bosnia; Implications of the move for Germany's role in European politics.

Reports that Germany is to send combat units on a peacekeeping mission in Bosnia. Move marks first time Germany has deployed ground combat troops since World War II. Comments from officials on the move; Number of troops to be deployed; Additional information.

Reports about the decision made by German Chancellor Helmut Kohl to send German armed forces with the United Nations' rapid-reaction force to Bosnia. Decision to be approved by the lower house of parliament; Reaction of opposition parties over the issue.

Informs about the Parliament of Germany's approval of Chancellor Helmut Kohl's request to support the UN Protection Force in Bosnia with German troops. Description of Luftwaffe Deployment Squadron which was dispatched for duty over Bosnia in July 1995; Role of Kohl in drawing Germany from its self-absorbed cocoon; Discussion on the change in attitude of Germany society towards the military.