Torgny Bergström

[ArchaeoHistories @histories_arch]

The UN’s Nordic Battalion, made up primarily of Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian troops, entered Bosnia in 1993 during one of the most volatile phases of the war. Peacekeepers were expected to remain neutral and operate under strict rules of engagement, but the Nordic troops quickly realized that these limitations often prevented them from protecting civilians from ethnic cleansing and militia attacks.

Faced with roadblocks, ambushes, and armed groups who ignored UN authority, the battalion began bending or outright ignoring orders from higher command. They sometimes “lost” radio contact to avoid being told to stand down, and they responded more aggressively than most UN units when civilians were threatened.

Their unorthodox approach earned them a reputation as the most assertive and at times “trigger‑happy” peacekeepers in the region, but it also made them one of the few units that local civilians trusted. The Nordic Battalion’s willingness to take risks allowed them to escort humanitarian convoys, defend safe zones, and deter attacks that other UN forces were unable or unwilling to confront.

Though controversial within UN leadership, their actions are remembered by many Bosnians as a rare example of peacekeepers who prioritized human lives over bureaucratic constraints.

#archaeohistories

[Torgny Bergström @BergstromTorgny]

@Maks_NAFO_FELLA Äbj

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

We are very grateful to the United States for all the support. I’m thankful to President Trump, Congress for their bipartisan support, and American people. Ukrainians have always appreciated this support, especially during these three years of full-scale invasion.

[Torgny Bergström @BergstromTorgny]

@sentdefender Ä

[Torgny Bergström @BergstromTorgny]

@Dirrn @Kalla_Kriget Pansarskeppet Sverige och hennes systerfartyg

[Torgny Bergström @BergstromTorgny]

@ahesselbom @datakll I Norge (och andra länder) bötfäller man bilen, inte föraren
Jag antar att man vill ändra svensk lag så att man har samma möjlighet här ?

[Magnus Ernström @Morgonsur]

Julklappstips: ETT HALVT ÅR, ETT HELT LIV - Den omtumlande berättelsen om ett krig och människorna i det.

[Torgny Bergström @BergstromTorgny]

@coachsamuelsson @iMinj21 De tog bort den flaggan

[Magnus Ernström @Morgonsur]

September 30th, 1993.

Exactly 30 years ago today.

At 1800 HRS we roll into an empty, worn down container factory in Ljubače, outside Tuzla. Into what will be our home for the next half year. Into what for years ahead will be Camp Oden.

#etthalvtårettheltliv

[Magnus Ernström @Morgonsur]

September 25th, 1993.

Exactly 30 years ago today.

The entire mighty nordic battalion gathers at one spot - for the first, and only, time.

Oksbøllejren, Denmark.

Pictures are taken - and from now on - whatever we face together again as a battalion - it will be the real deal…

[WarTranslated @wartranslated]

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu today ordered all "volunteer detachments" that are at the front in Ukraine to negotiate contracts with the Ministry of Defense by July 1. This effectively means PMC Wagner and dozens of other PMCs will have to go under the control of the Russian Ministry of Defence. A serious move by the weak and timid Shoigu which has of course been approved by Putin.

Prigozhin refused the order and said PMC Wagner is already built into the system. See the screenshot below for the full quote:

Igor Girkin, who couldn't be more happy about the problems that Prigozhin now has, said that Prigozhin’s refusal is a mutiny:

“This here is a mutiny in the army if you call things what they are.”

We are observing another twist in the internal clash between power groups in Russia, which is a great sign.

[Torgny Bergström @BergstromTorgny]

@Morgonsur Vid ett tillfälle kommer jag ihåg att två officerare "bråkade" om ett litet KVA
Kostnaden för Samtalet mellan två satellittelefoner vida översteg vad ett nytt kva skulle kostat😁

[Torgny Bergström @BergstromTorgny]

@Morgonsur Det kostade 60:-/min. Om du ringde till en annan satellittelefon så blev kostnaden dubbel
Soldaterna fick ringa hem 5 min i veckan för 10 D-mark, 50 spänn. Det var ett helvete att som signalist få folk att bryta efter 5 min😒
Radion fick vi aldrig att fungera

[IKE TAYLOR @Ike_SwagginU]

He been HIM….

[Torgny Bergström @BergstromTorgny]

@David_M_Bergman I Karlskoga gnäller ingen för lite pangande, varken på det civila eller militära skjutfältet
Smaska på ni bara!
Dock så är ju risken stor att nedslagen stör golfarna i Lannas upplevelse

[Torgny Bergström @BergstromTorgny]

@KevinNi81725887 @goreckijakob Nytt, "spännande" spelschema där AjK har alla sina bortamatcher i Märsta?

[Torgny Bergström @BergstromTorgny]

@Morgonsur Patrull på Igman, missade allt
Spelade väl föresten ingen roll för någon tv fanns inte på berget

[Torgny Bergström @BergstromTorgny]

@RichardHerrey

[Torgny Bergström @BergstromTorgny]

@gammelfenkan Behövs ingen omröstning
Mc ställ M59

[Torgny Bergström @BergstromTorgny]

@pellehag @swe3se Om sen schemat kan göras på något annat sätt är ju ointressant när man valt att inte ha dialogen tidigare
Om du sen vill kalla det för lyssna när man måste skriva tu på näsan att man inte kan spela på naturgräs i april får stå för dig

[Torgny Bergström @BergstromTorgny]

@pellehag @swe3se I mitten av november skriver förbundet att man ska inleda en dialog med klubbarna om serierna, 1 dec ska divisions indelningen publiceras
Inget av detta har skett
16/1 publiceras ett spelschema som kommer kosta klubben 50-80 ksek mer än budgeterat- suprice !🥂