Is a soldier allowed to save his enemy's life during a war?
It often happens in Ukraine that Ukrainian combat medics attend to severely injured Russian soldiers. This is done less out of humanity and ...
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Are there any military tricks that would be useful for ordinary people to know?
Yes, there are many. One of my favorites is the German Army “Alarmstuhl” (alert chair). Its purpose is to help soldiers to get battle-ready ...
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What does Roland Bartetzko Overral think of the German KSK?
The Kommando Spezialkräfte (Commando Special Forces) is the most elite combat unit in the German Army. I know several former "KSK-ler&q...
What could Ukraine do with a couple of AC-130s?
They could strip the guns off the plane and use it as a normal transport aircraft far behind the front lines. The guns (we’re talking about ...
Why is Ukraine losing?
Don’t worry, my friend, nobody is losing. The frontlines in Ukraine have remained remarkably stable for almost a year. It’s true that Russia...
What does Roland Bartetzko think of women serving in combat units?
I've always been a staunch supporter of opening all military positions to women. The war in Ukraine has shown us just how capable and to...
What does Roland Bartetzko think? In a past post, you said that new recruits could get basic training for combat - leaving out the unnecessary BS tasks - in a month. What skills would you teach the recruits before they entered combat?
Basic training in Ukraine often lasts only 30 days. During this time, the recruits learn the most essential skills: Shooting. Throwing grena...
How can this looming war between Russia and Ukraine be avoided? If it cannot be avoided, will it lead to a third world war?
There is a simple but effective method to defuse this conflict and prevent a war: The European Union declares that all Russian soldiers who ...
How much does a special forces soldier outclass the average soldier?
An average Western army soldier isn't very fit. He's also not the most educated or the brightest. For every soldier deployed into a ...
Is the West laughing at Russia over their military performance so far in Ukraine?
Some people poke fun at the stupidity and incompetence of the Russian armed forces, but this isn’t really a laughing matter. The most preval...
We hear so much about Navy SEALs, but in military circles are they considered the best special forces group?
No, they are not. There are about 8,000 Navy SEALs out there and if you have a unit this size, then it’s simply impossible to have the same ...
Are there any military tricks that would be useful for ordinary people to know?
Yes, there are many. One of my favorites is the German Army “Alarmstuhl” (alert chair). Its purpose is to help soldiers to get battle-ready ...
I am 26, I have no military training or experience, but I would love to help in Ukraine, could I be useful? I don't mind taking up arms also.
I have several friends who are serving in Ukraine’s foreign volunteer Legion. There is a lot of misinformation around when it comes to this ...