Norwegian soldiers are bringing their own “Viking mentality” and warrior culture to the training of Ukrainian troops for war with Russia.
Norway is leading Operation Legio, a new international effort to support, train, and equip Ukrainian soldiers for the fight. Battlefield training combines Ukrainian combat experience with NATO warfighting practices.
The training, supported by 11 nations, is primarily conducted by personnel from the Telemark Battalion, an elite mechanized infantry battalion of the Norwegian Army that has made aspects of Viking culture central to its identity.
Maj. John, the S3 Operations Officer in charge of synchronizing the…
