Norman Brigade

Norman Brigade
Норманська бригада
Normansʹka Bryhada

Brigade Normande
Norman Brigade chevron
ActiveMarch 2022 – unknown
Country Ukraine
BranchUkrainian Land Forces
TypeUkrainian Volunteer Army Foreign volunteer unit
RoleLight infantry
SizeUnknown
Part of7th Battalion "Arey"
Motto(s)"Beyond Words"
Engagements
WebsiteOfficial Twitter page
Official Facebook page
Commanders
Current
commander
Unknown
Notable
commanders
Jean-Francois "Hrulf" Ratelle (March 2022[1] – March 2024) [2]
Insignia
Retired Flag of the Norman Brigade

The Norman Brigade (Ukrainian: Норманська бригада, romanizedNormansʹka Bryhada) is a foreign unit composed of foreign volunteers that was formed in early 2022. The unit is formed by veterans and volunteers from Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Germany, Spain, France, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Portugal, Italy, Jordan, Egypt and Norway, in addition to the United States, Canada and Britain.[3]

The name of the group alludes to the fact that many Quebecers are descendants of settlers from France's Normandy region. Its members are almost entirely military veterans, who either have family in Ukraine or were simply appalled by the invasion and reports of Russian war crimes.

  1. ^ "Canadian infantry veteran enters 'living hell' in Ukraine to capture village from Russians". National Post. April 5, 2022.
  2. ^ "Canadian commander of volunteer fighter group dies in Ukraine". CTV News. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Democracy defenders and Rambo wannabes: Ukraine's volunteer foreign". Washington Post. January 18, 2023.