
From trains to tanks: Germany’s rearmament marks industrial shift
For three generations, the Liebigs have made a living building double-decker railcars in the easternmost German town of Görlitz. But those who come after Carsten Liebig will now build weapons, not trains. Starting next year, Görlitz’s 176-year-old train factory will start producing components for Leopard II main battle tanks and Puma infantry fighting vehicles after…