Das Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr für Tapferkeit und seine Bedeutung | Bundeswehr

Bravery is one of the fundamental duties of every soldier in the German Armed Forces. With their oath of service, they pledge to "bravely defend the rights and freedoms of the German people." But what does that mean for soldiers on deployment and in their daily service? Is it courage in combat? The willingness to take responsibility? Or the ability to do the right thing despite fear? In this video, we examine bravery from various perspectives. We discuss true courage, personal responsibility, and the psychological boundary between bravery and recklessness. We also explain the background to one of the highest awards of the armed forces: the Cross of Honor of the German Armed Forces for Bravery. More on the topic of bravery in the German Armed Forces: https://www.bundeswehr.de/de/selbstve... If you are interested in using our videos, please contact: [email protected] Source: German Armed Forces Editorial Team / AHA 06/2026 26RED0009875001