Knut Ola Naastad Strøm
@konstrom.bsky.social
Associate professor of air power at RNoAFA / @forsvaretshogskole.bsky.social
Economic historian. Scandinavian sec, history, economic warfare. WWI blockade geek. Occasional Napoleonic reenactor.
Economic historian. Scandinavian sec, history, economic warfare. WWI blockade geek. Occasional Napoleonic reenactor.
Ah, ok. No, the army as a whole hadn't deployed for active duty for the better part of two decades. But of course a considerable part of the officer corps had, given the dual nature of the Danish-Norwegian force where officers could and frequently did move between regiments and institutions.
November 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Ah, ok. No, the army as a whole hadn't deployed for active duty for the better part of two decades. But of course a considerable part of the officer corps had, given the dual nature of the Danish-Norwegian force where officers could and frequently did move between regiments and institutions.
Also not entirely sure what you mean by "garrison army". Although Norwegian strategy vs Sweden was very much defensive, the mobiliseable field army was very much expected to maneuver and fight in the field, and it did in 1808-09.
November 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Also not entirely sure what you mean by "garrison army". Although Norwegian strategy vs Sweden was very much defensive, the mobiliseable field army was very much expected to maneuver and fight in the field, and it did in 1808-09.
Field Commander is fair.
The lack of funding is a major and recurring theme through the period, but that impacts all aspects of the army. Difficult to accept it as sole explanation when some parts of the army works well, while others not.
The lack of funding is a major and recurring theme through the period, but that impacts all aspects of the army. Difficult to accept it as sole explanation when some parts of the army works well, while others not.
November 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Field Commander is fair.
The lack of funding is a major and recurring theme through the period, but that impacts all aspects of the army. Difficult to accept it as sole explanation when some parts of the army works well, while others not.
The lack of funding is a major and recurring theme through the period, but that impacts all aspects of the army. Difficult to accept it as sole explanation when some parts of the army works well, while others not.
Norwegian army dispositions during the war aside, to what extent does Christian August share responsibility for the dire state of army logistics and supply system upon the outbreak of war in early 1808?
November 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Norwegian army dispositions during the war aside, to what extent does Christian August share responsibility for the dire state of army logistics and supply system upon the outbreak of war in early 1808?
Oh, I'm aware. =)
October 31, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Oh, I'm aware. =)
Given how difficult it can be to get Finnish officers to talk about Finland's military capabilities, I'm not convinced they haven't got some already...
October 31, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Given how difficult it can be to get Finnish officers to talk about Finland's military capabilities, I'm not convinced they haven't got some already...
It would be if the goal was just to put an end to smugling. But I suspect domestic messaging is just as important a motivation here. Trump desiring to bolster his strongman credentials.
Doesn't do anything for legality, obvs.
Doesn't do anything for legality, obvs.
September 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
It would be if the goal was just to put an end to smugling. But I suspect domestic messaging is just as important a motivation here. Trump desiring to bolster his strongman credentials.
Doesn't do anything for legality, obvs.
Doesn't do anything for legality, obvs.