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
Vang, Bornholm 1874 (now demolished). Two breakwaters form the harbor, which can handle vessels up to . Approximately to the southwest, there is a long pier which is used by vessels for granite-loading. The pier berths have depths that range from . The village is also popular with tourists, commanding fine views of Hammershus to the north and Ringbakkerne to the south. The harbour is open to pleasure craft. There are also well-signposted walks in the area. Vang, Bornholm Vang is a little fishing village on the northwest coast of the Danish island of Bornholm, north of Hasle. From the late 19th