1 German-Netherlands Corps

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Remembrance Day 2024

Remembrance Day 2024

On 4 May, Colonel Lammerschmidt and Colonel Jongejeugd, participated in the Dutch National Military Commemoration ceremony on the Grebbeberg, in the Netherlands. Despite the rain,there was again a lot of interest in the commemoration of the dead on the Grebbeberg....

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‘Size Matters’

‘Size Matters’

1 German-Netherlands Corps (1GNC) is the Land Component Command HQ of the NATO Response Force (NRF), the Alliance’s rapid reaction force, in 2023. What does it take for a headquarters to fulfil this role? And what are the challenges lying ahead for the NRF against the...

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1GNC’s comprehensive approach to Collective Defence

1GNC’s comprehensive approach to Collective Defence

Source: https://militairespectator.nl/artikelen/1gncs-comprehensive-approach-collective-defence The war and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine demonstrate that protecting civilians in urban environments requires a comprehensive approach. Well before the Russian invasion...

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1German-Netherlands Corps explained

1 German-Netherlands Corps is a multinational war fighting headquarters assigned to NATO and EU. We lead forces in land heavy operations. 1GNC is committed to defending the Alliance’s interests to protect our people, our values and our future. 1GNC embraces a comprehensive approach to working with military and civilian partners in order to operate successfully in any environment.