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Oppland Regiment

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Oppland Regiment
Active1657–2002
Countries Norway
BranchNorwegian Army
TypeInfantry
Garrison/HQChristiansfjell Fortress

The Oppland Regiment was a Norwegian infantry regiment, formed in 1657 and stationed at Elverum. The area of population east of the river Leiret (literally the camp) adjacent to Christiansfjell Fortress was built up by the garrison and supporting merchants and craftsmen, who settled nearby. The regiment was disbanded in 2002.