This post title sounds like a 1960's Allistair Maclean war-thriller. However, as of today German Chancellor Angela Merkel has awarded four German soldiers with the "Cross of Honour for Bravery", the first such award since the Iron Cross was eliminated in 1945.
The soldiers were awarded the cross for saving wounded soldiers and children during a suicide attack in Afghanistan. While honorable actions, this shows how much the Germany military has changed. Once upon a time such medals were awarded for things like shooting down 100 enemy aircraft.
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Playing 'Close Combat' on the PC, I used to demand of my German troops that they earn Iron Crosses.
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