https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Army_general_(East_Germany)

As far as France is concerned, I am sorry if I gave the impression that I believed France was kicked out. I know they pulled out voluntarily.

Indeed, in my article on this subject, I speculate that the series of Nazi appointments may have played a role in France's decision to leave NATO. Certainly De Gaulle officially opposed to the appointment of Hans Speidel because of his activities against the Resistance and French Jews in Paris in 1942.