Orange Alert – USA invades Greenland (Frozen Stand-Off)
A major military confrontation is set to unfold as U.S. forces prepare to launch an amphibious assault on Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, following a directive from President Donald J. Trump to secure the territory. In response, Denmark, with critical support from Norway’s submarine fleet, is mobilizing to defend its sovereignty and prevent the landing. The operation is expected to revolve around intense naval and air engagements. Denmark and Norway will rely on submarine warfare to disrupt the U.S. advance, while American forces aim to neutralize these threats and establish control. With U.S. submarines also expected in the region, an undersea battle is likely. The outcome remains uncertain, but what is clear is that this operation will be a defining moment in modern geopolitics, testing alliances, military strategy, and the limits of power projection in the Arctic.
As Europe is fully engaged in helping out Ukraine in its defence against Russia, weapons are sparce, Denmark had to search among African and Latin American countries for old gear it can quickly ship to Greenland (which is currently "defended" by US bases, which are adversarial in this scenario). Also procure old decomissioned planes from France. Only "modern" bits are subs. USA also has some old gear, as it most effort is gone to counteract Chinese expansion in South China sea, as well as repell Houties in Red Sea. But DJT won’t wait and Pete Hegseth sent few emojies and assembled whaever could be found, including re-commisioned Gearing DD. The mission was baked on the fly in the Signal chat.
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We shall never forget that it was our submarines that held the lines against the enemy while our fleets replaced losses and repaired wounds. — Chester W. Nimitz
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SIDES TO PLAY: USA and Greenland/Denmark
