Military history of Norway which point the kingdom of Norway reached its largest territorial extent. In 1295, Magnus VI of Norway forged an alliance with France and Scotland against England, whereby Norway undertook to supply the King of France with 300 ships and 50 000 troops. It is clear that Norway could not have the manpower to fulfill the terms of this treaty, however, it was never put to the test. In 1299, King Haakon V of Norway took the throne, and moved the capital of the country to Oslo. Haakon led an active foreign policy, aimed at increasing Norway's influence in Scandinavia. These
Ski, Norway Ski, Norway Ski () is a town and "kommune" (municipality) in the Follo district, in Akershus "fylke" (county), Norway. Ski is the most populous kommune in Follo, and Ski town is the largest town. Ski town serves as the "de facto" district capital, and the hospital, tingrett (district court), police station and other public services are located there. The municipality of Ski inherited its name from the town of Ski, upon being instated as a separate municipality, with the town as its administrative centre. The town of Ski is named after a large farm called Skeidi (Old Norse: "Skeiði"). The