'We hear the information from friends, readings on the internet and Bavaria radio tells us to be careful because foreign militaries will be driving on the roads and we come out to see it because we like it,' Laurer said. Laurer gets most of his information as far as time and locations from the internet, local newspapers and friends in the area. Laurer, a native of Velberg who served six years in the German Army, says he is always present when foreign militaries come into town. 'We are here this morning because we are very interested in all military activity in this area, so we take photos of these events as a hobby,' said Claus Laurer, a self proclaimed military enthusiast and former German soldier. Gathering as early as six o'clock in the morning to get a glimpse, snap photos and marvel at the French tanks also called Laclercs, what may seem unusual to some coming out to these events appear as natural as taking a breath for these enthusiasts. The French soldiers of the 501st Main Battle Tank Regiment, Free French 2nd Armoured Division offloaded at the rail station in the small German town on their way to Dragoon Ready at the Hohenfels Training Area. PARSBERG, Germany- Military enthusiasts gather at Parsberg train station to watch the arrival of the French tanks on Nov. They are taking part In the Dragoon Ready exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Cen. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 4 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption –Ī French soldier of the 501st Main Battle Tank Regiment Free French 2nd Armoured Division directs a Leclercs to be staged for convoy in Parsberg Nov.

Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 3 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – They are taking part In the Dragoon Ready exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Ge. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption –įrench soldiers of the 501st Main Battle Tank Regiment, Free French 2nd Armoured Division prepare their Leclercs in Parsberg Nov.

Dragoon Ready is a 7th Army Training Command led exercise designed to ensure readiness and certify th. Citizens of Parsberg and neighboring cities gather to watch members of the 501st MBT prepare their Leclercs for the upcoming exercise Dragoon Ready.

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