German Invasion of Norway
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History, Land Acquisition and Expansion, Territory Redistribution
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, World War II, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, British History, German History, Scandinavian History
- Geographical Location: Germany, Norway, Scandinavia
- Date: April 9, 1940
Article abstract: The German invasion of Norway begins with a successful surprise attack by land, sea, and air and challenges the traditional dominance of British sea power in Europe.
Summary of Event
Soon after the outbreak of World War II, Grand Admiral Erich Raeder, commander in chief of the German navy, drew Adolf Hitler’s attention to the importance of Norway’s coast for Germany’s submarines, surface raiders, and blockade runners. He emphasized that an Allied capture of the ice-free port of Narvik in northern Norway would prevent Germany from...
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