According to 14th-century lore, Grand Duke Gediminas had a dream after a hunt in which he saw a massive iron wolf howling on a hilltop with the strength of a hundred wolves.
The "Iron Wolf" ( Geležinis Vilkas ) is the foundational myth of , the capital of Lithuania. iron wolf
An ultra-nationalist, radical right-wing movement active in interwar Lithuania (approx. 1928–1930). It operated secretly and was associated with the Lithuanian Nationalist Union. According to 14th-century lore, Grand Duke Gediminas had
The name has been used by various organizations and operations in Lithuania: 1928–1930)
This legend is central to Lithuanian national identity and has inspired countless works of art, literature, and even scientific research into the "acoustics" of such a mythical howl. 2. Military and Political History
Today, it is the name of the elite mechanized infantry brigade of the Lithuanian Armed Forces. 3. Technology and Computing
A major recurring NATO military exercise held in Lithuania. It involves multinational battle groups (including Norwegian and U.S. forces) focused on collective defense and interoperability on Europe's eastern flank.