Chasseurs Ardennais

The Bataillon de Chasseurs Ardennais () is an elite infantry formation in the Land Component of the Belgian Armed Forces. The unit, currently at battalion strength, is a part of the Motorized Brigade. 
Within the context of military history, the French language term "chasseur" (literally "hunter") usually denotes light or mounted infantry.
The unit was formed in 1933 when the 10th Regiment of the Line was renamed the "Regiment de Chasseurs Ardennais", which it remained until 2011 when it was reduced to a battalion. It is named after, and based in, the heavily forested and hilly Ardennes region of Belgium.
History.
The origin of the "Chasseurs Ardennais" started with a concept conceived in 1914 by Colonel Bremer and pushed further by General Albert Hellebaut in 1928: the creation of a corps on the east border of Belgium, near Germany, in order to protect against a German attack. They were envisaged as a counterpart to the French "Chasseurs Alpins" light infantry, which inspired the uniform and traditions of the "Chasseurs Ardennais", but were intended to serve as bicycle infantry with responsibility for guarding the Belgian frontier in the Ardennes. 
On 10 March 1933, King Albert I changed the unit's name from "10e de ligne" to "Régiment des Chasseurs Ardennais". Subsequently, these soldiers, stationed in Arlon, wore a wild boar emblem, signifying the Ardennes, on their green Basque-style berets. One regiment was not enough to hold the east lines, so in August 1934, the regiment was divided into three and a bicycle battalion was added. On 24 March 1937, three regiments were created: 1st, 2nd and 3rd "Régiment des Chasseurs Ardennais" they were located in Arlon, Bastogne and Vielsalm. Each unit was structured with one HQ battalion, three battalions to three companies of mixed cyclists (three "packs" of riflemen and three packs of MG), one motorcycle company each with each three motorbike squadrons, and one squadron with three T-15 tanks; one company with four T-13 tanks armed with 47mm antitank cannons; and finally one medical company. On July 1, 1939, these were formed into a division. Following the mobilization of the Belgian Army in late 1939 this division comprised 35,000 men, and a second division of three more regiments was created.
Second World War.
In the Second World War, the "Chasseurs Ardennais" took part in heavy fighting after Belgium was invaded on 10 May 1940; the Germans noted the fierce resistance of the Belgians and the "Chasseurs Ardennais" were no exception. In one engagement a 47mm anti-tank gun destroyed or disabled five German tanks. The 5th Company of the 2nd Battalion held off elements of the 1st Panzer Division at Bodange for a full day. 
Battle honours.
The unit's flag carries the following citations:
Uniform and insignia.
The Chasseurs Ardennais have, since their inception, worn a large green beret in addition to the uniform which the rest of the army wears. The insignia worn on the cap is the head of a wild boar which are found in the Ardennes region.
Organisation.
The Chasseurs Ardennais Battalion comprises: 
In popular culture.
The song "Resist and Bite" on the Swedish heavy metal band Sabaton's 2014 studio album "Heroes" is about the participation of the Chasseurs Ardennais in the Battle of Belgium.