Sir Lars lll
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“The US has little in the way of suitable military resources or experience for the Arctic. It is European Nato allies, especially the Scandinavians and 🇬🇧, who have Arctic-ready forces.
One military source noted that in last year’s Joint Viking exercise in northern Norway, US troops struggled.”
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One military source noted that in last year’s Joint Viking exercise in northern Norway, US troops struggled.”
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January 23, 2026 at 3:02 PM
“The US has little in the way of suitable military resources or experience for the Arctic. It is European Nato allies, especially the Scandinavians and 🇬🇧, who have Arctic-ready forces.
One military source noted that in last year’s Joint Viking exercise in northern Norway, US troops struggled.”
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One military source noted that in last year’s Joint Viking exercise in northern Norway, US troops struggled.”
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Reposted by Sir Lars lll
Exercise commanders had to ask 🇫🇮 reservists, the most formidable Arctic warriors, who were playing the role of invaders in the war games, to go easy on the Americans. “The Finns had to be told to stop beating the Americans as it was embarrassing and demoralising for them,” a mil source said.”
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January 23, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Exercise commanders had to ask 🇫🇮 reservists, the most formidable Arctic warriors, who were playing the role of invaders in the war games, to go easy on the Americans. “The Finns had to be told to stop beating the Americans as it was embarrassing and demoralising for them,” a mil source said.”
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