Global InformationNorman Brigade information
| Norman Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Норманська бригада Normansʹka Bryhada Brigade Normande | |
 Norman Brigade chevron | |
| Active | March 2022 – unknown |
| Country |  Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Land Forces |
| Type | Ukrainian Volunteer Army Foreign volunteer unit |
| Role | Light infantry |
| Size | Unknown |
| Part of | 7th Battalion "Arey" |
| Motto(s) | "Beyond Words" |
| Engagements |
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| Website | Official Twitter page Official Facebook page |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Unknown |
| Notable commanders | Jean-Francois Ratelle ("Hrulf") (March 2022[1] – March 2024) †[2] |
| Insignia | |
| Retired Flag of the Norman Brigade |  |
The Norman Brigade (Ukrainian: Норманська бригада, romanized: Normansʹka 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. The unit patch and badge refers to the Province of Québec's Coat of Arms: the French Fleur- de-Lys, the Norman Leopard and the Canadian maple leaf. [4]
- ^ "Canadian infantry veteran enters 'living hell' in Ukraine to capture village from Russians". National Post. April 5, 2022.
- ^ "Canadian commander of volunteer fighter group dies in Ukraine". CTV News. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "Democracy defenders and Rambo wannabes: Ukraine's volunteer foreign". Washington Post. January 18, 2023.
- ^ "Canadian infantry veteran enters 'living hell' in Ukraine to capture village from Russians". National Post. April 5, 2022.