Swedish Landstorm

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The Swedish Landstorm (Swedish: Svenska landstormen) was a form of militia and territorial defence force, a so-called Landstorm (roughly "land assault", lit. 'land-storm'), created in Sweden in 1885. It consisted of all conscripts who had completed their service, generally men between 33 and 40 years of age, as well as a smaller number immediately transferred there. The landstorm was intended "for the defence of the home town" within "own or nearest neighboring enlistment districts." The landstorm was first raised in time of war, in the parts of the country most threatened by the enemy, and organized according to existing conditions and provided with commanders based on advice and quarters. The landstorm was abolished in 1942.