Was he instrumental in the recruitment of a new army?
No
Yes, the Russian army
Yes, the West German army
Yes, the American army
Answer
After World War II, West Germany was a demilitarized zone and could not have a standing army. Adenauer was instrumental in convincing the Allied Powers to allow the formation of the West German army, the Bundeswehr.
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