Danish Brigade in Sweden

Danish Brigade in Exile
Den Danske Brigade
Shield of the Danish Brigade.
Active1943–1945
Countries Denmark
 Sweden
Allegiance Denmark
Branch Royal Danish Army
EngagementsLiberation of Denmark
Commanders
CommanderMajor general Kristian Knudtzon
Deputy commanderLieutenant colonel Frode Lund Hvalkof
Insignia
War flag
Roundel
Soldiers of the Danish Brigade in Sweden, March 1945

The Danish Brigade in Sweden (Danish: Den Danske Brigade i Sverige) or in short, the Danish Brigade (Den Danske Brigade/DDB) (also referred to as Danforce) was a military unit made up of Danish refugees during World War II. Trained and supplied by Sweden, the brigade was created to help liberate Denmark. Ultimately it was only deployed on the day of the German surrender in the country and was involved in minimal fighting.


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