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Alta Battalion | |
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Active | 1898–1994 |
Country | Norway |
Branch | Norwegian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | 900 |
Garrison/HQ | Altagård, Alta |
Engagements | Second World War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Arne Dagfin Dahl |
The Alta Battalion (Norwegian: Alta bataljon) was an independent battalion within the Norwegian 6th Division based in the village of Alta in Alta Municipality in western Finnmark and commanded by Lt. Colonel Arne Dagfin Dahl. The Alta battalion was multiethnic, being constituted by ethnic Norwegians, Sámi, and Kvens. It made great successes in halting the German invasion of Norway at Narvik.