American soldiers have been part of life in Landstuhl since 1945, giving the area a unique US-German identity

German defence minister responds to US president’s announcement that 5,000 US troops will leave bases in Germany

American soldiers have been part of life in Landstuhl since 1945, giving the area a unique US-German identity

The news came as a shock in Germany, where around 40,000 Americans are stationed: a strategic and symbolic military presence that has held since the postwar era. The withdrawn…

Trump's decision comes as he seethes at European allies over their unwillingness to join his campaign with Israel against Iran.

The Pentagon had announced it would pull 5,000 troops out of Germany, but Trump said an even bigger reduction was coming.

US announced withdrawal of 5,000 soldiers last week after German chancellor said US was being ‘humiliated’ by Iran