Willy Brandt with rival Helmut Schmidt
The nuclear missile issue in 1983 while boosting Willy Brandt’s stock with his party members diminished that of his chief rival, former Chancellor Helmut Schmidt (L). Here, during the SDP part debate on November 19, 1983, the two former friends turn their back on each other. (UPI Photo/Files)
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