1. The Past is Based on the Present
Economies were reduced to rubble, as was most of Europe. ... West Germany historically Europe's industrial hub had to be rebuilt as a buffer against Soviet expansion; European fears of their World War II foe would lessen only if the Germans were integrated into a larger Europe. ... The defense of Western Europe came to rest solely in NATO. By the terms of NATO, the USA took the lion's share of defending Western Europe against attack. ... But even though the United States is the only super power in the world, NATO is still a prevalent force in Europe. ...
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