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Latest Europe stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

“Operation Greif” German Special Operation During the Battle of the Bulge

“Operation Greif” German Special Operation During the Battle of the Bulge

December 15, 2021

With just forty-four men dressed as American soldiers, SS Colonel Otto Skorzeny’s commando unit wreaked havoc and confusion behind U.S. lines in the opening days of the Battle of the Bulge that began on December 16th, 1944

The Bloodiest Nazi Atrocity in Greece, the Kalavryta Massacre Dec. 13, 1943

The Bloodiest Nazi Atrocity in Greece, the Kalavryta Massacre Dec. 13, 1943

December 13, 2021

Historians tend to lay most of the blame for Nazi atrocities at the feat of the Waffen SS, but the “Wehrmacht” or regular army was more than capable of rapacity and mass slaughter as well. Especially the anti-partisan units the Germans sent to occupy Greece in WWII.

Finland, in $11B Deal, Opts to Buy Lockheed-Martin F-35A Fighters

Finland, in $11B Deal, Opts to Buy Lockheed-Martin F-35A Fighters

December 12, 2021

Finland is the latest European country to buy the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter in an $11.3 Billion contract, rejecting the Boeing FA-18 Super Hornet, and other fighters offered by France, England, and Sweden.

Russia’s Top Diplomat Accuses the US and NATO of Risking a ‘Nightmare Scenario of Military Confrontation’ Amid Tensions Over Ukraine

Russia’s Top Diplomat Accuses the US and NATO of Risking a ‘Nightmare Scenario of Military Confrontation’ Amid Tensions Over Ukraine

December 2, 2021

Putin said Russia needed “legal guarantees” that Moscow’s security concerns in the region will be respected.

US and Russia Trade Heated Warnings Over Ukraine as the Situation Tenses Up

US and Russia Trade Heated Warnings Over Ukraine as the Situation Tenses Up

November 30, 2021

“Any escalatory actions by Russia would be a great concern to the United States… and would trigger serious consequences,” Anthony Blinken said.

Fears for Another Balkan War Are on the Rise as Serbia Arms Up

Fears for Another Balkan War Are on the Rise as Serbia Arms Up

November 27, 2021

While the Serbs are surrounded by NATO countries the threat of violence is very real. 

Russia Is Massing Troops on the Ukrainian and Polish Borders and the US Is Unsure What This Means

Russia Is Massing Troops on the Ukrainian and Polish Borders and the US Is Unsure What This Means

November 13, 2021

The Pentagon is unsure what this newest move by Russia means.

‘The Forgotten Battle’ Is a Gritty and Great Netflix Original

‘The Forgotten Battle’ Is a Gritty and Great Netflix Original

November 9, 2021

A bloody and violent film that is well worth your time, “The Forgotten Battle” showcases a lesser-known WWII encounter.

What Would Happen if Germany and Russia Had a Tank Battle Today

What Would Happen if Germany and Russia Had a Tank Battle Today

November 7, 2021

Would quality or quantity win in a modern tank battle between Germany and Russia?

GROM – Poland’s Tier 1 Special Operations Unit

GROM – Poland’s Tier 1 Special Operations Unit

October 14, 2021

GROM has the finest troops in the Polish military. The unit showed its skill during the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars.

A Bow and Arrow Attack Leaves 5 Dead and 2 Wounded in Norway

A Bow and Arrow Attack Leaves 5 Dead and 2 Wounded in Norway

October 14, 2021

Police had been in contact with the suspect, a recent convert to Islam, prior to the killings over concerns about possible radicalization.

‘Disaster for NATO,’  Defeated by Russia Over and Over in Their Own Wargame Exercises

‘Disaster for NATO,’ Defeated by Russia Over and Over in Their Own Wargame Exercises

September 29, 2021

Scenarios created by teams of insanely bright people can one day be used to defend our country from any threat.

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