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Denmark 'will shoot first and ask questions later' over Greenland [View all]

Source: yahoo.com

James Rothwell Wed, January 7, 2026 at 7:43 AM CST

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On Wednesday, the Danish defence ministry confirmed the existence of a 1952 rule requiring soldiers to “immediately” counter-attack invading forces without awaiting orders.

The defence ministry also said that the rule “remains in force” when asked about its status by Berlingske, a centre-Right Danish newspaper.

According to the Danish newspaper Berlingske, the 1952 rule states that in the event of an invasion, “the attacked forces must immediately take up the fight without waiting for or seeking orders, even if the commanders in question are not aware of the declaration of war or state of war”.

When approached for comment, the Danish defence ministry told the newspaper: “The order on precautionary measures for military defence in the event of attacks on the country and during war, remains in force.”.............

Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/denmark-shoot-first-ask-questions-134356984.html

Fair warning

Danish soldiers will be required to shoot first and ask questions later if the United States invades Greenland, under the armyâ€™s rules of engagement.

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— (@oceancalm.bsky.social) 2026-01-07T22:35:37.738Z

Danish military forces participate in an exercise with hundreds of troops from several European Nato members in the Arctic Ocean in Nuuk, Greenland - Ebrahim Noroozi/AP

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Denmark 'will shoot first and ask questions later' over Greenland [View all] riversedge Jan 7 OP

As they should... RockRaven Jan 7 #1

I agree creon Jan 7 #6

Yeah, Trump and his minions do whatever the fuck they want. raccoon Jan 8 #37

This should pull the EU into war with the US SSJVegeta Jan 7 #2

Trump's invasion of Greenland is a war against the EU DBoon Jan 7 #4

Yup SSJVegeta Jan 7 #5

Actually, the EU is not a military alliance like NATO, but 23 of the 27 members are also NATO members. Ol Janx Spirit Jan 7 #20

Incorrect. SSJVegeta Jan 7 #22

The Treaty of Lisbon has a neutrality clause: Ol Janx Spirit Jan 7 #25

I think that the EU will prove far more powerful than NATO SSJVegeta Jan 7 #29

Valid points, but the EU would still be slightly smaller than NATO without the U.S. from a... Ol Janx Spirit Jan 7 #31

This is such a wild scenario and I kinda makes me angry how there is even SSJVegeta Jan 7 #32

My thoughts exactly. This is absolute insanity, but here we are. It seems far too plausible. Ol Janx Spirit Jan 7 #33

Hopefully things get better. SSJVegeta Jan 8 #45

Hopefully. It feels unlikely so long as the Monstrosity-in-chief sits in the Oval, but we can still hope. Ol Janx Spirit Jan 8 #46

Oh man... and if right wing propaganda is any indication SSJVegeta Jan 8 #47

They've hated Europe since before the "freedom fries" days. Ol Janx Spirit Jan 8 #49

Agreed. And most of those conflicts are entirely asymmetrical SSJVegeta Jan 8 #53

MAD...I'm afraid.... Ol Janx Spirit Jan 8 #54

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen thought crime Jan 8 #48

a satiation that now exists. rampartd Jan 8 #43

Though this order might effectively no longer having legal effect today. TomWilm Jan 7 #3

When you're dealing with Nazis and Hitler wannabes... ananda Jan 7 #7

So... on this point Tr*mp is right, that laws is useless? TomWilm Jan 8 #39

This is a law based on delays in fighting against Nazi Germany. ananda Jan 8 #44

... then it is up to you and what is left to fight him back home ... TomWilm Jan 8 #50

One thing I've learned the hard way... ananda Jan 8 #51

Then you really need to learn that ... TomWilm Jan 8 #55

Ok, you try it and see what happens. ananda Jan 8 #56

I did such stuff, and still do ... TomWilm Jan 8 #60

I'm not sure how taking the high and legal road EllieBC Jan 8 #58

Discussion in Parliament and actual tactics on the ground... paleotn Jan 7 #9

That was initially meant to deter Russian aggression. paleotn Jan 7 #8

Yes, we are now the russian-asset aggressors. Clouds Passing Jan 7 #10

"Are we the baddies?" video clip: tblue37 Jan 7 #12

Just so everyone understands, the Danes fiercely resisted the Nazis from the very beginning of the occupation. flashman13 Jan 7 #11

Thank You for the reminder.. We're Counting Cha Jan 7 #17

Yes. Our ancestors are famous for their mostly nonviolent resistance ... TomWilm Jan 8 #61

The source is The Telegraph. Yahoo.com is simply the news aggregator website hosting the article progree Jan 7 #13

I'm just surprised that markodochartaigh Jan 7 #14

Comic relief... littlemissmartypants Jan 7 #30

Western Europe learned ninety years ago appeasement is a bad idea. Torchlight Jan 7 #15

I love Denmark, Greenland, Canada, and Cha Jan 7 #16

Who'll be the 1st American soldier to die in the oasis Jan 7 #18

Some "sucker" or "loser" whose name The Dotard will mispronounce as he reads it for RockRaven Jan 7 #23

The smart move would be to station British, French, and Dutch forces in Greenland. Ford_Prefect Jan 7 #19

GONE ON THEM NotHardly Jan 7 #21

I assume that such an order is unnecessary. TomSlick Jan 7 #24

They understand defending their own country bucolic_frolic Jan 7 #26

Neither were the Viet Kong. Aussie105 Jan 8 #35

Completely justified. nt moniss Jan 7 #27

They learned in WW2 what it is to stand and fight The Blue Flower Jan 7 #28

Trump is bigly worried. Aussie105 Jan 8 #34

What a mess Shit For Brains got us into. Initech Jan 8 #36

I will NEVER forgive those fucking pieces of utter SHIT Trump voters Skittles Jan 8 #59

I'm a bit worried about myself. Aussie105 Jan 8 #38

Good for Denmark. Paladin Jan 8 #40

Protecting themselves ... from us Ruby the Liberal Jan 8 #41

lets hope the admin is the first off the boat samnsara Jan 8 #42

Echos of The Berlin Conference OC375 Jan 8 #52

and the STAND YOUR GROUND repukes won't like that Skittles Jan 8 #57