Jutland Division

The Jutland Division (Jyske Divisionskommando) was a mechanized infantry formation of the Danish Army during the Cold War.

It was formed during 1951 to 1952 as 3rd Division from assets of the III Military Region and the division headquarters was initially located in Aabenraa.

In 1975, the division headquarters was moved to Fredericia and the 2nd and 3rd Brigades received full equipment sets.

In the event of war with the Soviet Union, the division would have defended Jutland against Soviet thrusts intended to sever Denmark from the rest of NATO.

With the end of the Cold War, the Danish Army reorganized, and the Jutland Division transformed into the Danish Division on January 1, 1997.