How Many American Troops Are Needed in Europe?

Interesting. What do you think?

Germany–Although top military leaders have testified before Congress that Russia has become the most serious threat to U.S. national security, the U.S. Army in Europe is trying to confront a renewed threat from Russia with a force that is a fraction of its Cold War size.

A team of retired Army officers serving on the National Commission on the Future of the Army visited Wiesbaden and other American bases in Europe this week, looking at the question about how many forces are needed.

There are some 30,000 troops in Europe today, and just two Army Brigades permanently stationed in Europe. During the Cold War there were some 300,000 troops.

How to find more troops to respond to potential conflict with Russia or to participate in military exercises designed to deter military aggression by Moscow is a key challenge for the Army.

http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2015/07/30/debate-how-many-american-troops-are-needed-in-europe/