The Norrbotten Regiment, designation I 19, is a Swedish Army arctic armoured, light infantry and commando regiment that traces its origins back to the 19th century. The regiment's soldiers were originally recruited from the province of Norrbotten, and it is currently garrisoned in Boden, Norrbotten. The regiment has the responsibility for training two armoured and one special recon battalion, as well as number of Arctic light infantry battalions from the home guard as well as running the army's winter unit.
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1901 colour of the 2nd Battalion, Norrbotten Regiment.
1901 colour of the 3rd Battalion, Norrbotten Regiment.
The Swedish Army is the land force of the Swedish Armed Forces. The army's history dates back to the Swedish War of Liberation in 1521.
Depiction of the Kalmar War. The conflict, lasting from 1611 to 1613, was fought between Denmark–Norway and the Kingdom of Sweden.
Swedish soldiers during a training exercise.
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