Sweden

The Swedish army underwent a reorganization in 1901, which is progressive and will have its full effect in 1914. General personal service has been adopted, with short periods with the colors: one year for service in the cavalry and artillery, and eight months for the infantry. The army will be substantially increased in strength. The 24 existing infantry regiments are to have a third battalion each, and 3 fortress regiments of similar strength are to be raised. Some of the new formations have already been brought into existence.

On a peace footing there are 2,606 officers, 1,797 non-commissioned officers, 6,947 corporals and others, 557 cadets, 7,792 volunteers, and 22,332 men, being a total of 40,031. The artillery are to receive Krupp quick-firing guns, of which the pattern is still under trial in an experimental battery. There are 4 corps of engineers. Steps are also to be taken to increase the body of reserve officers. One great object in the recent change is to give a more homogeneous character to the forces. The plans for mobilization of the reserves have been improved, and a Landsturm is being organized.

Norway

The force now available for service beyond the frontier numbers, with officers and men, 25,109; but the total armed strength is estimated to be 38,000, There is, however, the defect that there is no reserve of the line to fill up the gaps which might arise during a war, without taking men from the militia (Landvaern). Besides the troops of the line there exists the militia or Landvaern for the defense of Norway, in case the troops of the line should be taken over to Sweden.