I would say Lithsof guys are just men of duty. Is it really something extraordinary to help your ally?
Alexistan, catholicism is not a factor at all.
50 years under suppression of Soviets – may be, but most likely not. Fight for freedom in Afganistan? I don’t believe this is a motivating factor for them. I think their motivation goes something like this: we (Lithuanians) need NATO, we are here to fight for it and help allies, it’s our duty, let’s do our job. And yes, Lithuanian soldier always fights, never run. Let’s go.
I also tend to believe Mongovicius, who said Liths want to avoid battle at any cost. If Lithuanians have been fighting any battle, they would perish long ago. Craftiness and deception of enemy are valued the same high as bravery. There are many other ways to get what you want. But if you can’t avoid battle you just go and fight.
Vic, are you Latvian? We use “tegyvuoja” where you say “Lai dzivo”.
