For a long time, the Swedish army consisted of conscripted farmhands and smallholders, who were then given military training, unlike the recruited mercenaries used by other European countries. Men between the ages of 18 and 40, who were fit for military service, were conscripted from the entire population of Sweden and Finland. However, as war dragged on, resources were drained. The mortality rate was frighteningly high, not only from battle. Epidemics spread like wildfire in the unsanitary conditions of the field camps. Disease, hunger and cold took four times as many lives as the … read more
For a long time, the Swedish army consisted of conscripted farmhands and smallholders, who were then given military training, unlike the recruited me… read more
For a long time, the Swedish army consisted of conscripted farmhands and smallholders, who were then given military training, unlike the recruited mercenaries used by other European coun… read more
Sabaton is a Swedish heavy metal band from Falun, Sweden. The vast majority of their albums are written about historical events, mainly wars and significant battles. Sabaton has been referred to as one of the "big four" power metal bands, along with Helloween, Blind Guardian and DragonForce. They are one of the most successful metal bands in Swedish history, with their album Carolus Rex being the best-selling Swedish heavy metal album of all time. Formation and first albums (1999–2009) Sabaton was formed in December 1999. After the first songs were recorded in Peter Tägtgr… read more
Sabaton is a Swedish heavy metal band from Falun, Sweden. The vast majority of their albums are written about historical events, mainly wars and significant battles. Sabaton has been referr… read more
Sabaton is a Swedish heavy metal band from Falun, Sweden. The vast majority of their albums are written about historical events, mainly wars and significant battles. Sabaton has been referred to as one of the "big four" power… read more