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List Of Swedish Army Brigades ...
This is a list of Swedish Army brigades. Brigades were introduced to the Swedish Army in 1948. Brigade size formations were phased out in 2000 and then reintroduced in 2010. Infantry brigades Norrland brigades Norrland Brigades were infantry brigades specialised in sub-arctic warfare. Armoured brigades Mechanized brigades 2000–present See also * Military district (Sweden) * List of Swedish defence districts * List of Swedish regiments External links Swedish infantry brigades (Swedish) {{Lists of Swedish Army regiments Army An army (from Old French ''armee'', itself derived from the Latin verb ''armāre'', meaning "to arm", and related to the Latin noun ''arma'', meaning "arms" or "weapons"), ground force or land force is a fighting force that fights primarily on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swedish Army
The Swedish Army ( sv, svenska armén) is the land force of the Swedish Armed Forces. History Svea Life Guards dates back to the year 1521, when the men of Dalarna chose 16 young able men as body guards for the insurgent nobleman Gustav Vasa in the Swedish War of Liberation against the Danish-dominated Union of Kalmar, thus making the present-day Life Guards one of the world's oldest regiments still on active duty. In 1901, Sweden introduced conscription. The conscription system was abolished in 2010 but reinstated in 2017. Organisation The peace-time organisation of the Swedish Army is divided into a number of regiments for the different branches. The number of active regiments has been reduced since the end of the Cold War. However the Swedish Army has begun to expand once again. The regiment forms training organizations that train the various battalions of the army and home guard. The Swedish Armed Forces recently underwent a transformation from conscription-based ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Småland Regiment
The Småland Regiment ( sv, Smålands regemente), designations I 12 and I 12/Fo 17, was a Swedish Army infantry regiment that traced its origins back to the 16th century. The unit was disbanded as a result of the disarmament policies set forward in the Defence Act of 2000. History The regiment was formed in 1928 as Jönköping-Kalmar Regiment (I 12), following a merger of Jönköping Regiment (I 12), and the Kalmar Regiment (I 21). The regiment moved the same year to the Eksjö garrison. In 1948 the regiment changed its name to Northern Småland Regiment (I 12). On July 1, 1974 the regiment formed with Jonkopings defense area (Fo 17) a defensive field regiment to be known as The 12/Fo 17. When both the Kronoberg Regiment (I 11) and Kalmar Regiment (For 18) were dismantled in 1997, Smålands regiment took over responsibility for Kronobergs defense area (Fo 16) and Kalmar defense area (Fo 18) and integrated the Jönköping defense area, which then formed Smålands defense area ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bohus Brigade
Bohus Fortress (also known as ''Baahus'' or ''Båhus'', originally: ''Bágahús'') lies along the old Norwegian–Swedish border in Kungälv, Bohuslän, Sweden, north east from Hisingen where the Göta river splits into two branches ( north of Gothenburg). It commands the surrounding area from a cliff high, with the river forming a natural moat around it. Initial construction The construction of Bohus Fortress ( no, Båhus festning, sv, Bohus fästning) began in 1308 under King Haakon V Magnuson, king of Norway from 1299 to 1319. Håkon V also initiated construction of Norwegian fortresses at Akershus and Vardøhus as part of a broader defensive policy. At the time Bohuslän (''Båhuslen'') was Norwegian territory and served as the main Norwegian defence against Sweden, along the coast as well as the strong point for the Bohuslän region from 1308 to 1658. Medieval castle According to architect Guthorm Kavli: Fortress The fortress was attacked or besieged 14 time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halland Brigade
Halland () is one of the traditional provinces of Sweden (''landskap''), on the western coast of Götaland, southern Sweden. It borders Västergötland, Småland, Scania and the sea of Kattegat. Until 1645 and the Second Treaty of Brömsebro, it was part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Its name means ''Land of Rocky Slabs'' (Swedish: ''hällar'') referring to the coastal cliffs of the region. Administration The provinces of Sweden serve no administrative function. Instead, that function is served by the Counties of Sweden. However, the province of Halland is almost coextensive with the administrative Halland County, though parts of the province belong to Västra Götaland County and Skåne County, while the county also includes parts of Småland and Västergötland. As of 31 December 2016 Halland had a population of 327,093. Of these, 310,536 lived in Halland County; 14,205 lived in Västra Götaland County; and 2,352 lived in Skåne County. Heraldry During the Danish era un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defence Act Of 1958 (Sweden)
The Defence Act of 1958 ( sv, Försvarsbeslutet 1958, FB58) was a defence act passed by the Swedish Riksdag on 4 February 1958. It was made with Prague Coup, Korean War and Hungarian Revolution of 1956 as a background, where the threat of nuclear weapons, adaptability and possible acquisition of a Swedish nuclear weapon also played a role. Background For Swedish Armed Forces, the defence act meant an investment in quality over quantity, which meant a minor reduction of the Swedish Army while there was a strong redistribution of resources from Swedish Navy to Swedish Air Force, where attack aircraft would take over the tasks of the larger ships. At the same time, the defence budget for each year would be upgraded automatically by 2.5 percent. The defence act was a broad political majority agreement. The assessments behind the act were not entirely dominated by defence policy considerations, but were also motivated by factual factors such as socio-economic development and the finan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halland Regiment
The Halland Regiment ( sv, Hallands regemente), designations I 16 and I 16/Fo 31, was a Swedish Army infantry regiment that traced its origins back to the 16th century. The regiment's soldiers were originally recruited from the provinces of Västergötland and Dalsland, but it was later garrisoned in Halland. The unit was disbanded as a result of the disarmament policies set forward in the Defence Act of 2000. History The regiment has its origins in fänikor (companies) raised in Västergötland and Dalsland in the 16th century. In 1615, these units were organised by Gustav II Adolf into Västergötlands storregemente. Västergötlands storregemente consisted of three field regiments, of which Västgöta-Dals Regiment was one. Sometime between 1621 and 1624, the grand regiment was permanently split into three smaller regiments, of which Västgöta-Dals Regiment was one. Västgöta-Dals Regiment was one of the original 20 Swedish infantry regiments mentioned in the Swedish cons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halland Brigade (1949–1958)
Halland () is one of the traditional provinces of Sweden (''landskap''), on the western coast of Götaland, southern Sweden. It borders Västergötland, Småland, Scania and the sea of Kattegat. Until 1645 and the Second Treaty of Brömsebro, it was part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Its name means ''Land of Rocky Slabs'' (Swedish: ''hällar'') referring to the coastal cliffs of the region. Administration The provinces of Sweden serve no administrative function. Instead, that function is served by the Counties of Sweden. However, the province of Halland is almost coextensive with the administrative Halland County, though parts of the province belong to Västra Götaland County and Skåne County, while the county also includes parts of Småland and Västergötland. As of 31 December 2016 Halland had a population of 327,093. Of these, 310,536 lived in Halland County; 14,205 lived in Västra Götaland County; and 2,352 lived in Skåne County. Heraldry During the Danish era un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Älvsborg Brigade
Älvsborg or Elfsborg may refer to: Military Fortresses *Old Älvsborg, a ruined mediaeval castle on the Göta River in Gothenburg, Sweden *New Älvsborg, a sea fort on the island of Kyrkogårdsholmen in Gothenburg, Sweden *Älvsborg Fortress, a 19th-century fortress at the mouth of the Göta River *Fort Nya Elfsborg, a 17th-century colonial fort on the Delaware River in modern New Jersey Other military uses *, a minelayer of the Swedish Navy *Älvsborg Regiment, a former infantry regiment based in Borås *Älvsborg Coastal Artillery Regiment, a former regiment of the Swedish Coastal Artillery *Älvsborg Brigade, a former infantry brigade in Sweden's Western Military District Sports *Älvsborgs FF, a football club in Gothenburg *IF Elfsborg, a professional football club based in Borås *SK Elfsborg, a swimming club in Borås; see List of Swedish Swimming Championships champions (women) Other uses *Älvsborg, Gothenburg, a borough of Gothenburg, Sweden *Älvsborg County, a former ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Älvsborg Regiment
The Älvsborg Regiment ( sv, Älvsborgs regemente), designation I 15 and I 15/Fo 34, was a Swedish Army infantry regiment that traces its origins back 1624. It was disbanded in 1998. The regiment's soldiers were originally recruited from the provinces of Västergötland, and it was later garrisoned there in the town Borås. Heraldry and traditions Colours, standards and guidons The regiment has carried a number of colours over the years. On 24 June 1854, the then crown prince, later King Charles XV presented the last battalion colours to the regiment. They were so called Oscar I type, and were presented at a summit on Axevalla heath. In 1904 the regiment adopted the 1st battalion's colour as regimental colour (which has been hanging in ''Älvsborgsmässen'' ("Älvsborg Mess") at Gothenburg Garrison since 1998). Its last colour was presented to the former Älvsborg Regiment (I 15/Fo 34) at the Artillery Yard in Stockholm by the Supreme Commander, general Owe Wiktorin in 1996. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hälsinge Regiment
The Hälsinge Regiment ( sv, Hälsinge regemente), designations I 14, I 14/Fo 49 and I 14/Fo 21, was a Swedish Army infantry regiment that traced its origins back to the 16th century. It was disbanded in 1997. The regiment's soldiers were originally recruited from the provinces of Hälsingland and Gästrikland, and it was later garrisoned in Gästrikland. History The regiment has its origins in fänikor (companies) raised in Hälsingland and Gästrikland in the 1550s and 1560s. In 1615, these units—along with fänikor from the nearby provinces of Medelpad, Ångermanland and Västerbotten—were organised by Gustav II Adolf into Norrlands storregemente, of which eleven of the total 24 companies were recruited in Hälsingland and Gästrikland. Norrlands storregemente consisted of three field regiments, of which Hälsinge Regiment was one. Sometime around 1624, the grand regiment was permanently split into three smaller regiments, of which Hälsinge Regiment was one. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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