The German army at the beginning of World War II was the largest in Europe, with over 3 million men. The air force, the Luftwaffe, was also very large, with over 2,000 aircraft. The German army was divided into two main branches: the Heer (Army) and the Kriegsmarine (Navy). The Heer was responsible for land warfare, while the Kriegsmarine was responsible for naval warfare. The Luftwaffe was responsible for air warfare.
The German army was well-equipped and well-trained. It had a large number of modern tanks, aircraft, and artillery. The Luftwaffe was also well-equipped and well-trained. It had a large number of modern aircraft, including fighter planes, bombers, and reconnaissance aircraft.
The German army and air force were the main reasons why Germany was able to conquer so much territory in the early years of World War II.
The German army, known as the Bundeswehr, is the unified armed forces of Germany and is responsible for national defense and security. It is composed of the Army (Heer), Navy (Marine), Air Force (Luftwaffe), Joint Support Service (Streitkräftebasis), and the Cyber and Information Space Command (Kommando Cyber- und Informationsraum). The Bundeswehr has a long history dating back to the mid-19th century, but was officially reestablished in 1955 after the end of World War II. It is under civilian control and operates on the principles of parliamentary democracy.