Talk:Russo-Norwegian War (Cold Response)

realistma in future, that gonna be good--Fero 03:28, 8 March 2009 (UTC)

ABSURD ARTICLE
'''This is a completely ridiculous article. IF Russia ever invaded/attacked Norway, the Russians would take all of Norway in less than two days - PERIOD! As for alied countries "aiding Norway", they'd crap in their pants. Both America and Britain are entranched and sinking in the Middle East. Both are being destroyed by the ongoing expense of military operations there too. "Aid Norway"? America and Britain would have a hard enough time looking after their own deteriorating conditions. '''

'''However, it is absurd to think that the Russians would be so stupid to make a move like this, rather than sit back and laugh while watching the Western powers sink in their self-made quagmire. '''


 * If you can't come with any constructive criticism, don't say anything at all. Russia would, despite its military superiority, not conquer Norway within two days. The Russians used months trying to conquer Chechnya in 1999-2000, and similarily in the mid 1990s. During the Russo-Georgian conflict in 2008 there were several problems with the Russian advance, such as soldiers having to use cell phones since radio communication broke down, breakdowns, several of their aircraft were shot down by themselves in accident. The chance of them improving in just two years is little. And as for U.S. and British forces, they would not let Norway be subdued by Russia - especially since Norway is a NATO member, unlike Georgia.


 * And, this was actually meant as an alternate history page, but due to the setting, I had to move it here. So, in the future, come with some constructive criticism instead of pointing to what you consider is problems without providing me with advice or your own ideas. And is anything on this page/alternate history 100% serious. Of course not.


 * Realismadder 21:45, March 10, 2010 (UTC)
 * I'm going to have to agree with the original poster.
 * I'm going to have to agree with the original poster.


 * First of all, Norway's armed forces have been reduced to near to zero, and according to studies carried out by the Army themselves, we currently have enough forces to defend one borough of Oslo for 24 hours, but the army is still being downsized. We would clearly be overrun by the Russians virtually immediately.


 * Second, I'm not that sure that NATO is going to come to Norway's aid immediately. Norway is not fulfilling their duties as a NATO member, having reduced our forces so much that we are of no help to the alliance. In Afghanistan, Norway has sent a minimal force, and insists on it being deployed only in the less dangerous areas, where there is almost no fighting going on. In today's geopolitical climate, the role of NATO is becoming smaller, and I'm not sure the US would be dying to come to our aid immediately, especially not if they are already occupied with other conflicts. I also think that the Russians would not do the PR disaster of attempting a full invasion of Norway, instead just occupying the areas with oil/gas resources. This could be construed by other NATO countries as a political conflict and not an act of war that requires intervention.


 * What I think is most likely is that Russia just goes and starts exploiting the gas resources that are actually in Norwegian territorial waters, sending a few warships to protect their operations. The Norwegian army would be completely unable to defend these territories - the Russians would probably not have to fire a single shot. The Norwegian government would probably appeal to the UN and ask for a dialogue process to start, and other countries would at most "strongly condemn" Russia's actions without doing anything more. Very much like what happened to Czechoslovakia at the start of World War 2, in fact. John Dee 11:35, May 25, 2010 (UTC)

As of 3 days ago, this became althist. Still very well put together. Why dont you expand this into a whole world? Make a war for the middle east, for example. I have a hard time finding good mideast war scenairos ;)Gatemonger 22:52, September 13, 2010 (UTC)

What does Russia have against Norway? Coolmanvsgeek 23:21, September 13, 2010 (UTC)

A opinion from a local near the Russian - Norwegian border
I agree this would be totally absurd, yet i believe the norwegians are a very tight united nation, especially after the 22. July incident. I believe we would have fought bravely and as i self live in Sør-Varanger. We see the Norwegian - Russian border everyday and people are not affraid for the Russians. Both military and civillians from a early age know the fact of a fast russian advance across the border, 1,2km (at the shortest near elvenes) from the Town Kirkenes i live in. There are a high number of men attending something called "Innsatsstyrken" in this region. A military force of volunteer civillian who would immidiatly reported themself for service at Garnisonen i Sør-Varanger (GSV) for a immidiate mobilising.

It was awesome to read about something this well done, with many true facts about The Barents sea that is frightening to get reminded about.

We often read about small things like boycott from russians of local exports in my region when it gets political tensions in the news, and sometimes rear interceptions of russian aircrafts/boats near the norwegian airspace.

Someone need to make a Movie of this, well done mate!!

Fix
This needs to be fixed.

Anonymous173.57.37.111 17:05, December 9, 2012 (UTC)