Swedish Volunteer Corps (Winter War)

The Swedish Volunteer Corps (Svenska Frivilligkåren) during the Winter War numbered 9,640. Sweden was officially non-belligerent, however not neutral, during the course of the war so only volunteers could be used by Finland. The volunteers were in the front lines in northern Salla area starting on February 28, 1940. Losses included 28 dead, 50 wounded and 140 disabled due to frostbite. There were 25 planes in the Swedish Voluntary Air Force (Winter War), F19. The Swedish volunteers also defended Turku with an anti-aircraft battery.

8,402 Swedes, along with 1,010 Danes and 895 Norwegians fought together with the Finns. The volunteers demonstrated a strong Nordic unity that was symbolized in their insignia of the "four brother hands", representing Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark.

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Swedish Volunteer Corps - Svenska Frivilligkåren

Weapons

Vehicles

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