Ding ding ding! You are a winner! I never knew of that connection... Makes a lot of sense.
I did know that the area around Kiev had already become a cultural and economic center while the area around Moscow was still a cluster of mud huts. Long before the USSR or the current boundaries.
It’s fascinating history, the Vikings were massive traders not really pillaging and plundering everywhere ( sure, they did a bit of that too). Lots of river navigation deep into Europes interior.
There are some really well informed people commenting on a lot of these posts. I did a dive into this particular subject a couple of weeks ago from a comment also.
So proud of Norway. Its not a flashy country, but a sol8d, fight to the end Ally. My AFS Norwegian brother, Trond, is a solid support when needed. My favorite Viking.
Great and useful reality check
Good coverage
I'm 1/4 Norwegian, so I couldn't be more proud of my Norsky cousins! Russia will learn what happens when you fuck with Vikings!
Cossacks too, The forefathers of a good part of Ukraine.
Didn’t the Vikings make it to Ukraine a millennia ago? History repeats itself!
Ding ding ding! You are a winner! I never knew of that connection... Makes a lot of sense.
I did know that the area around Kiev had already become a cultural and economic center while the area around Moscow was still a cluster of mud huts. Long before the USSR or the current boundaries.
https://www.thevikingherald.com/article/the-viking-past-of-ukraine-a-short-introduction/119
It’s fascinating history, the Vikings were massive traders not really pillaging and plundering everywhere ( sure, they did a bit of that too). Lots of river navigation deep into Europes interior.
You are a good reason for trolling the comment pages! I learned something today!
There are some really well informed people commenting on a lot of these posts. I did a dive into this particular subject a couple of weeks ago from a comment also.
Simply put, Norway has provided the means to continue the fundamental blocking and tackling of combat operations.
Great article Wes, keep doing articles on the non-sexy stuff, way more interesting!
Read this, well worth the time.
So proud of Norway. Its not a flashy country, but a sol8d, fight to the end Ally. My AFS Norwegian brother, Trond, is a solid support when needed. My favorite Viking.
not a drone in sight!