He started his career as a professional officer but retired from the army in 1919 to become a forester.

[2] Towards the end of the Kolstad cabinet, he was briefly also acting prime minister in 1932.

[3] Though his tenure was brief, he was forced to deal with a dispute with Denmark over Greenland.

He was also a marked opponent of fellow cabinet member Vidkun Quisling.

[1] After the fall of the government, Braadland became a member of the Norwegian parliament.