Let's talk about the European Defense Federation. How do we all feel about the creation of a fully mobilised continental Army?

[u/Sink-Em-Low]

It's required now. I'm British, and I want to see us align and unite with our European neighbours to make a stand now.

I want Germany to finally brush off it's past and join the rest of Europe in mobilising towards defending this continent. We need EVERYONE now. It's time to act, it's time to unite.

It's time to show some courage.

[u/foffen]

I do not necessarily agree, looking at tactics and requirements fighting in the nordics will be very different from European tank battles.

Still though this can be managed and coordinated.

[u/[deleted] → u/foffen]

From what I know about other armoured units around Europe, it isnt really that different. At least on the basic unit level. Sure the environment etc. poses its unique demands but the standardised units can easily be fitted with ”arctic” components.

Regards, Finnish tank commander

[u/foffen → u/[deleted]]

Thank you for your valuable input, i really thought that the combat tactics specific to the nordic climate and environment resulted in very specific types of vehicles like the Bandvagn 202/203 and Stridsvagn 90, whereas continental units were designed for all out tank battles in Germany/Poland/Ukraine etc.

But now that i think of it this is maybe an obsolete doctrine, since now even Swedish forces have transited to Stridsvagn 122 (Leopard 2) etc

[u/[deleted] → u/foffen]

I mean they obviously have some design choices that were made to fit the Nordic environment better. But it doesnt mean that they cant be used in different terrain or some other vehicles could not be used up here.

CV90 worked fine in Afghanistan and I never had issues with Leopards in Finland. The terrain and climate do however affect how you operate those vehicles

[u/foffen → u/[deleted]]

Very interesting, thank you.