Terror has arrived in Europe, and our governments seem helpless against it. The EU is struggling even with its primary state responsibility of border security. Can Europe even defend itself militarily today? The author is skeptical and includes the entire Western world in his analysis. The problem starts with the upbringing of children and adolescents, who are much more controlled and monitored, yet are less challenged than in earlier times. Politics and the media also do what they can to weaken the readiness for defense. The military expert provides a detailed examination of how the armed forces have been systematically disarmed, rendering them barely functional today. He also critically addresses the topic of women in combat units based on extensive documentation. It is telling that...