Bornholm the Soviets took the position that the stationing of foreign troops on Bornholm would be considered a declaration of war against the Soviet Union, and that Denmark should keep troops on it at all times to protect it from such foreign aggression. This policy remained in force after NATO was formed, with Denmark as a founding member. The Soviets accepted the stationing there of Danish troops, which were part of NATO but viewed as militarily inferior elements of the alliance, but they strongly objected to the presence of other NATO troops on Bornholm, in particular of US troops. On 5
St Peter's Church, Bornholm St Peter's Church, Bornholm St Peter's Church () is a Romanesque parish church some 6 km east of Aakirkeby on the Danish island of Bornholm. It is thought to be the oldest church on the island. The church is thought to be the oldest on Bornholm, dating from the 10th or the 11th century. The earliest written reference was in 1429. There are indications that the chancel is the oldest part of the building and that it probably stood alone for a period. The building consists of a Romanesque nave, chancel and apse, all in local limestone. The unimpressive fieldstone