Norway achieved full independence in
1905, and in the first century of its short life has contributed to three major conflicts,
World War II, the
Cold War and the
War on Terror. The
Norwegian Army currently operates in
Northern Norway and in
Afghanistan as well as in Eastern Europe. The Army is the oldest of the service branches, established as a modern military organization in 1628. The Army participated in wars during the 17th, 18th and 19th century as well, both in Norway and abroad.