In My Twilight Universe, the 8th ID heading to Latvia is not so much a navigation era, but more akin to the Division Commander being convinced/cajoled/co-opted by the Intelligence Community (CIA/DIA, as you like), to make a B-line to secure a Top Secret Soviet installation. There were actually a few there, so take your pick. This one is interesting.

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