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If World War III were to break out, how would Germany, the core of Europe, be drawn in? Unlike the Cold War era, the likelihood of its own territory becoming the primary battlefield for ground warfare is low. However, as the economic and military backbone of NATO, Germany would be forced to make extreme choices concerning the survival of the nation. This simulation coldly examines the [Global Situation] triggering the war, Germany's [Political and Logistical Roles], and [Full Armament Data for the Army, Navy, and Air Force]. 1. [Global Situation Premises]: A Multipolar World and the "Two-Front War" Trap A modern World War III would break out through a domino effect between multipolar factions. Simultaneous Eurasian East/West Escalation: A worst-case scenario where Eastern Europe (e.g., a Russian invasion of the Baltic states), East Asia (military conflict in the Taiwan Strait or Korean Peninsula), and the Middle East (total war between Iran and Israel leading to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz) occur almost simultaneously. The Western camp, led by the US, would be forced into "multi-front operations," dispersing their forces. Weaponization of Economy and Cyber: Global energy and semiconductor shortages due to sea lane blockades, along with state-level cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, would rage globally upon the outbreak of war, dragging Germany into the conflict regardless of its will. 2. [German Politics and Logistics]: The End of "Pacifism" and Defending the "Crossroads of Europe" As global tensions rise, Germany would be forced to completely abandon its "military avoidance (pacifist diplomacy)" and exercise the strongest state powers since the post-war era. Wartime Economy and Divided Public Opinion: Giant manufacturing industries such as automotive, chemical, and machinery would immediately be placed under state control and forcibly converted to military production. Domestically, a serious political divide would emerge between staunch anti-war and pro-defense factions, accelerated by cyber operations (disinformation) from hostile nations. Logistics Hub as the "Crossroads of Europe": Germany's most critical mission in a modern European theater is "delivering and maintaining allied forces at the front lines." US reinforcements (heavy tanks and ammunition) arriving at French or Dutch ports across the Atlantic would all be transported to the Eastern Front via Germany's highway and rail networks. Maintaining this logistics network determines the success or failure of the Western camp. Naturally, the port city of Hamburg and Ramstein Air Base would become priority enemy targets. 3. [The Reality of the German Military]: Major Armament and Inventory Data The Bundeswehr boasts world-class "quality" but suffers from the fatal weaknesses of "low quantity and low operational readiness" due to years of disarmament. ■ German Army (Heer): The Absolute "Shield" of the Eastern Front Leopard 2 (Main Battle Tank): Approx. 300 units. Currently updating to the latest 2A7V and 2A8. Boasts world-leading protection, but operational readiness is significantly lower due to parts shortages. The core of Baltic defense. Puma / Marder (Infantry Fighting Vehicle): Approx. 650 units total. A mix of the newer Puma (approx. 350), which has had many initial defects, and the older Marder (approx. 300), whose retirement has been postponed. Boxer / Fuchs (Wheeled Armored Vehicle): Approx. 1,000 units total. Boxer multi-role vehicles (approx. 400) and Fuchs personnel carriers (approx. 600). PzH 2000 (155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer): Approx. 120 units. One of the world's strongest self-propelled guns. High precision, but barrel wear from continuous fire and maintenance delays are issues. MARS II (Multiple Launch Rocket System): Approx. 40 units. German version of the US M270. The key to long-range precision strikes. Small Arms: Transitioning from the H&K G36 to the latest H&K G95. ■ German Air Force (Luftwaffe): Maintaining Air Superiority and the Nuclear Sharing Decision Eurofighter Typhoon (Fighter): Approx. 140 aircraft. The mainstay for securing air superiority in European defense. However, flight-ready aircraft are limited by spare parts shortages. Tornado IDS/ECR (Strike Fighter): Approx. 70 aircraft. Veteran aircraft barely maintaining electronic warfare and the "Nuclear Sharing" mission to drop US B61 tactical nukes. F-35A Lightning II (Stealth Fighter): 35 aircraft (being introduced). Urgently procured from the US to take over the Nuclear Sharing mission from the aging Tornadoes. Airbus A400M (Large Tactical Transport): Approx. 40 aircraft. The absolute mainstay of airlift capability. Patriot / IRIS-T (Surface-to-Air Missile): Approx. 15–20 units total. Missile defense network. Severely lacking in numbers; the greatest concern is whether they can withstand saturation attacks in the early stages of war. ■ German Navy (Deutsche Marine): Blockade and Defense of the Baltic and North Seas Frigates (F123 / F124 / F125): 11 ships total. Sachsen-class air defense (3), Brandenburg-class ASW (4), and Baden-Württemberg-class for asymmetric warfare (4). Braunschweig-class (Type K130 Corvette): 5 ships (5 more under construction). Small combatants specialized for high-speed combat and patrol in shallow waters. Type 212A Submarine (AIP Submarine): 6 units. Boasts world-class stealth; the trump card for Baltic Sea defense. 4. [The Ultimate Dilemma]: The Boundary of Nuclear Sharing If a world war breaks out and the enemy uses tactical nukes or shows signs of doing so, the "ultimate decision" will be made: whether to mount US B61 nuclear bombs stored in Germany onto German F-35As and sortie. This means accepting a 100% risk of Germany itself receiving a retaliatory nuclear strike, instantly plunging the nation into nuclear terror.