A Royal Navy amphibious task force has anchored in Stockholm, following a display of defence tactics against a fictitious invasion of Sweden’s intricate coastal terrain.
The amphibious flagship, HMS Albion, headed the Littoral Response Group (North) (LRG) on a journey into the Baltic Sea as part of Exercise Aurora – marking the most substantial Swedish national defence exercise in over twenty-five years.
The Royal Marines left an indelible mark during three amphibious assaults on Sweden’s complex coastline. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson expressed his deep admiration for the commandos, stating that he would like the troops to participate in exercises in the country ‘next year and every year’.
In total, the LRG collaborated with their hosts’ military forces and those from Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia and Lithuania. HMS Albion also served as the temporary home to several US Marines for the duration of the exercise.
Marines from 45 Commando made a formidable entrance on the shores of Gotland, a strategically significant island in the heart of the Baltic. They also stormed the Stockholm archipelago, a labyrinthine network of approximately 30,000 islands leading to Sweden’s capital.
In the presence of the Swedish premier, Defence Minister Paul Jonsson and key military figures, the Royal Marines performed a dramatic landing on the island of Korso, located on the eastern edge of the archipelago. This display showcased the allies’ ability to thwart an enemy invasion.
The political and military delegation also made a visit to Albion at sea, highlighting the deepening ties between the UK and Sweden.
I’ve always known that the Mocks—forget the trolls, the vaettir, and fan himself—pose the greatest threat to Sweden. The Mocks are our real adversaries!
A naval conflict between the Royal and Russian Navies would be worth my money.
One has extensive institutional knowledge and a rich tradition in naval tactics.
The other has vessels that catch fire without warning.
To invade Stockholm via all those islands would be horrible.
Great Britain actually owns a piece of land on the Swedish island Fårö just north of Gotland. During the Crimean war in the 1850’s the Royal Navy had a base in Fårösund, and when cholera broke out they built a hospital on Fårö.The buildings are long gone, but about 20 seamen rest in the cemetery among the pines. You can see it in [this](http://snokaren.blogspot.com/2014/06/ett-knippe-sommarprimorer-fran-gotland.html) post on my blog, scroll down a bit to find it.
Getting to learn from the best, good stuff.
Why does Britain do all this for countries that hate them?
Hasn’t the UK signed some sort of agreement to help protect Sweden now?
This is futile. By the time they see our green boleros, it will be too late!
These trips to Ikea are getting more and more extreme every time
Soon I will be sparring with children over looking at a lamp like the colleseum in Rome.
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A Royal Navy amphibious task force has anchored in Stockholm, following a display of defence tactics against a fictitious invasion of Sweden’s intricate coastal terrain.
The amphibious flagship, HMS Albion, headed the Littoral Response Group (North) (LRG) on a journey into the Baltic Sea as part of Exercise Aurora – marking the most substantial Swedish national defence exercise in over twenty-five years.
The Royal Marines left an indelible mark during three amphibious assaults on Sweden’s complex coastline. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson expressed his deep admiration for the commandos, stating that he would like the troops to participate in exercises in the country ‘next year and every year’.
In total, the LRG collaborated with their hosts’ military forces and those from Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia and Lithuania. HMS Albion also served as the temporary home to several US Marines for the duration of the exercise.
Marines from 45 Commando made a formidable entrance on the shores of Gotland, a strategically significant island in the heart of the Baltic. They also stormed the Stockholm archipelago, a labyrinthine network of approximately 30,000 islands leading to Sweden’s capital.
In the presence of the Swedish premier, Defence Minister Paul Jonsson and key military figures, the Royal Marines performed a dramatic landing on the island of Korso, located on the eastern edge of the archipelago. This display showcased the allies’ ability to thwart an enemy invasion.
The political and military delegation also made a visit to Albion at sea, highlighting the deepening ties between the UK and Sweden.
I’ve always known that the Mocks—forget the trolls, the vaettir, and fan himself—pose the greatest threat to Sweden. The Mocks are our real adversaries!
A naval conflict between the Royal and Russian Navies would be worth my money.
One has extensive institutional knowledge and a rich tradition in naval tactics.
The other has vessels that catch fire without warning.
To invade Stockholm via all those islands would be horrible.
Great Britain actually owns a piece of land on the Swedish island Fårö just north of Gotland. During the Crimean war in the 1850’s the Royal Navy had a base in Fårösund, and when cholera broke out they built a hospital on Fårö.The buildings are long gone, but about 20 seamen rest in the cemetery among the pines. You can see it in [this](http://snokaren.blogspot.com/2014/06/ett-knippe-sommarprimorer-fran-gotland.html) post on my blog, scroll down a bit to find it.
Getting to learn from the best, good stuff.
Why does Britain do all this for countries that hate them?
Hasn’t the UK signed some sort of agreement to help protect Sweden now?
This is futile. By the time they see our green boleros, it will be too late!
These trips to Ikea are getting more and more extreme every time
Soon I will be sparring with children over looking at a lamp like the colleseum in Rome.