History
The Brigade follows the traditions of the 27th Preussian Jaeger Battalion, JR 27 (27th Infantry regiment) (which fought during the Winter War) and the 6th Division (which fought during the Continuation War)
The Lapland Jaeger Battalion traces back its roots to the 1st Bicycle Battalion, founded in 1921. That unit later formed the 1st Jaeger Battalion which fought during the Winter War and the Continuation War. The Pohja Jaeger Battalion, on the other hand, was founded in 1998 to replace the Pohja Brigade, which was stationed in Oulu and was disbanded the same year. The Pohja Jaeger Battalion carries on much of the old traditions as the disbanded brigade, such as its flag and its honors march. The name "Pohja" has also been carried on, even though the battalion is stationed nowhere near Pohjanmaa.
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