# Kosovo Intervention (1999)

URL: https://germany-history.com/timeline/1999-kosovo-intervention
Location: Kosovo
Categories: battle

In 1999 the Bundeswehr took part in NATO's air campaign in Kosovo. It was Germany's first combat deployment since 1945. The decision was taken by an SPD-Green government.

## Why it matters
It changed German foreign and security policy.

Ruler at the time: [Gerhard Schröder](https://germany-history.com/rulers/gerhard-schroder)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia – Kosovo War](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosovo_War)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica – Kosovo War](https://www.britannica.com/event/Kosovo-conflict)