Celebration near Paris of 2nd Anniversary of Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe and NATO naval maneuvers in Medit

General Matthew B. Ridgway speaks at the second anniversary of SHAPE, highlighting the growing Soviet military threat despite their peace efforts. SHAPE, a 14-nation force, exemplifies defense through teamwork. Off the coast of Greece, NATO's southern flank is defended through a large-scale military exercise, Operation Rendezvous, involving Turkish, Greek, French, American, British, and Italian units. This operation showcases the unity and readiness of NATO forces against potential aggression from the Suez to Gibraltar.

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