This is the first of a two volume set covering the April through June, 1940 - the Invasion of and Battles for Norway.
The RAF’s Battle of Britain heroics are credited with saving the nation. The German occupation of Norway began on 9 April 1940 after German forces invaded the neutral Scandinavian country of Norway. The main towns were seized quickly by German troops, but the German Navy suffered several significant losses to both Norwegian and British naval activity. 1940 is the year when Norway became drawn into World War II.On 9 April Nazi Germany invaded the country, which remained occupied until 8 May 1945. However, the Royal Family, the Government and most members of the Storting were able to flee before the occupying forces reached Oslo. By midday on 9 April 1940, the German armed forces had occupied nearly all the airfields and seaplane bases south of Narvik, and most of Norway’s semi-modem fighters (Gloster Gladiators) had been destroyed in the defense of Oslo on the opening day of the German invasion.
Then in April, Germany suddenly invaded Denmark and Norway. In Norway in 1940, Hitler and Churchill gamble their careers and the futures of their respective countries. Invasion: Norway simulates this fascinating campaign using a streamlined version of the acclaimed Britain Stands Alone game system.
Overview.
In just over six weeks, German armed forces overran Belgium and the Netherlands, drove the British Expeditionary Force from the Continent, captured … Alongside Norway, the other territorial objective of the day was Denmark - which was taken with little trouble on the 9th. The British responded to the German invasion of Norway with offensive naval actions. Historical Map of Europe & the Mediterranean (21 April 1940) - Invasion of Denmark and Norway: For over six months after the invasion of Poland, no major land fighting occurred in the West - leading to claims that this would be a 'Phoney War'. The Germans achieved most of their objectives in what must be viewed as a stunning military success. Thereafter, the Air Force took little part in the fighting. See the article Occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany for a full exposition of World War II in Norway. The Invasion. While many analyses of the 9 April 1940 invasion of Norway have looked at the successful interplay of German air, sea and land components, the part performed by intelligence has largely received only cursory attention. The Germans landed at five different points up and down Norway, arriving by sea and air. Denmark surrendered almost immediately, on the orders of its king. The landings across Norway then followed by sea and air. Norway also effectively lost her entire navy, and her people experienced increased hardships during Germany’s five-year occupation. Germany invades Norway and Denmark On April 9, 1940, German warships enter major Norwegian ports, from Narvik to Oslo, deploying thousands of German troops and occupying Norway. The invasion commenced on April 9th, 1940 and went on to write another chapter in the growing story of World War 2. Government in Exile (in London) – went to exile on 7 June The news that Germany had invaded Norway hit London on April 9 1940 with the force of “live shells exploding at a picnic” according to one well-placed observer.
The RAF’s Battle of Britain heroics are credited with saving the nation. The German occupation of Norway began on 9 April 1940 after German forces invaded the neutral Scandinavian country of Norway. The main towns were seized quickly by German troops, but the German Navy suffered several significant losses to both Norwegian and British naval activity. 1940 is the year when Norway became drawn into World War II.On 9 April Nazi Germany invaded the country, which remained occupied until 8 May 1945. However, the Royal Family, the Government and most members of the Storting were able to flee before the occupying forces reached Oslo. By midday on 9 April 1940, the German armed forces had occupied nearly all the airfields and seaplane bases south of Narvik, and most of Norway’s semi-modem fighters (Gloster Gladiators) had been destroyed in the defense of Oslo on the opening day of the German invasion.
Then in April, Germany suddenly invaded Denmark and Norway. In Norway in 1940, Hitler and Churchill gamble their careers and the futures of their respective countries. Invasion: Norway simulates this fascinating campaign using a streamlined version of the acclaimed Britain Stands Alone game system.
Overview.
In just over six weeks, German armed forces overran Belgium and the Netherlands, drove the British Expeditionary Force from the Continent, captured … Alongside Norway, the other territorial objective of the day was Denmark - which was taken with little trouble on the 9th. The British responded to the German invasion of Norway with offensive naval actions. Historical Map of Europe & the Mediterranean (21 April 1940) - Invasion of Denmark and Norway: For over six months after the invasion of Poland, no major land fighting occurred in the West - leading to claims that this would be a 'Phoney War'. The Germans achieved most of their objectives in what must be viewed as a stunning military success. Thereafter, the Air Force took little part in the fighting. See the article Occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany for a full exposition of World War II in Norway. The Invasion. While many analyses of the 9 April 1940 invasion of Norway have looked at the successful interplay of German air, sea and land components, the part performed by intelligence has largely received only cursory attention. The Germans landed at five different points up and down Norway, arriving by sea and air. Denmark surrendered almost immediately, on the orders of its king. The landings across Norway then followed by sea and air. Norway also effectively lost her entire navy, and her people experienced increased hardships during Germany’s five-year occupation. Germany invades Norway and Denmark On April 9, 1940, German warships enter major Norwegian ports, from Narvik to Oslo, deploying thousands of German troops and occupying Norway. The invasion commenced on April 9th, 1940 and went on to write another chapter in the growing story of World War 2. Government in Exile (in London) – went to exile on 7 June The news that Germany had invaded Norway hit London on April 9 1940 with the force of “live shells exploding at a picnic” according to one well-placed observer.