Sweden ' s Arctic army ! . Looking like something between an Arctic explorers and winter sport enthusiasts , Swedish infantryman are taking part in manoeuvres amid the snows of fozen Lapland . The soldiers are muffled in furs and equipped with skis and Alpenstocks . Photo shows , a Swedish soldier skiing over the snow during manoeuvres in Lapland . To him , the spade is as important as the rifle ! . 15 March 1937