No doubt they are good. Years ago, the US Army was able to accept and even commission some soldiers from then Eastern block countries like Finland and Czechoslovakia under the Lodge Act. I recall the names of two Fins who were legends in their country for fighting the Russians. Pavlo or Paavo Kiernan and Larry Thorne were men who anyone who ever served with them was extremely impressed. Thorne won his nations Medal of Honor in WWII. He was a fantastic skier and so were his troops. He was one of MACVSOG’s first losses in Laos. Kiernan was an O-6 Colonel in 67 when I was fortunate to meet and talk to him. Thorne is well worth looking up.
Lauri Torni! Just read up on him. What a soldier. What a story. Thanks for the info. Enjoyed.