The Norwegian Army is the land warfare service branch of the Norwegian Armed Forces. The Army is the oldest of the Norwegian service branches, established as a modern military organization under the command of the King of Norway in 1628. The Army participated in various continental wars during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries as well, both in Norway and abroad, especially in World War II (1939–1945). It constitutes part of the Norwegian military contribution as a charter member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) since 1949.
Gloster Gladiator of the Norwegian Army Air Service in 1940
Model 1901 with modernized carriage in action at Narvik.
Soldier in kit armed with MP5, 2003
No. 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando was a commando unit of the British Army during the Second World War, recruited largely from non-British personnel from German-occupied Europe. This unit was used to help co-ordinate attacks with other Allied forces.
Philippe Kieffer in British uniform with French rank depicted, note the toggle rope around the neck
Men from No. 6 Polish Troop on exercise in Scotland 1943. Note the No.10 Commando, Poland and the combined operations badges
Commandos engaged in house to house fighting with the Germans at Riva Bella, near Ouistreham