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ARMY.
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so much attention as before. The fame of Charles XII’$ brilliant achievements
spread all over Europe; but his contemporaries, accustomed to rule-of-thumb
methods of warfare, to dependence on baggage-trains and the cover of fortresses,
were unable to comprehend the greatness of his rapid and decisive operations,
just as the slow cavalry of that epoch failed to grasp the importance of the
bold and dashing charges of the Swedish horsemen. Years were to elapse before
the Swedish cavalry’s dashing method of warfare met with general recognition
in Europe, and the storms of the French Revolution were to sweep over that
continent before the real significance of Charles XII’s methods was thoroughly
realized.
Two centuries have passed away since then. The changed political conditions
into which Sweden has entered during that time have naturally impressed
their stamp also upon the Swedish army. The Swedish military establishment
is now directed to one sole object: the maintenance of neutrality and the
successful defence of the liberty and independence of Siveden.
To this end strenuous, methodical, and practical work is being accomplished
with the Swedish army to-day. This work has been extremely successful,
considering the short training of the conscripts. At the Olympic Games at
Stockholm, in 1912, Swedish army officers distinguished themselves brilliantly in
shooting and riding, which is a striking proof of the good methods of training
employed in the Swedish army.
The present organization of the Swedish army is based on universal
conscription. There is, however, in addition, a pretty large body of
professional soldiers, which is intended to give stability to the general
army fabric.
Conscripts. Every Swedish man is liable to military service. The
right to buy oneself off, or to pay for a substitute does not exist in
Photo. W. Lamm, Stockholm.
Infantry.
H. E. H. The Crown Prince in Front.
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