The occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany during the Second World War began on 9 April 1940 after Operation Weserübung. Conventional armed resistance to the German invasion ended …

5 days ago · Norway - WWII Occupation, Resistance, Liberation: With the outbreak of hostilities in 1939, Norway again declared itself neutral. On April 9, 1940, German troops invaded the …

Mar 24, 2024 · Norway was occupied for the vast majority of the Second World War. We take a look at the story of Norway during the war, from initial occupation through to the resistance …

Norway’s extensive coastline, stretching over 2,500 kilometres, was of immense strategic importance during the Second World War. The country's western coast, with its deep fjords …

Mar 27, 2025 · Insall’s prolific scholarship examines the intersection of special operations, intelligence, and irregular warfare, including in his recent work, Secret Alliances: Special …

Read our guide to key WWII sites and important events in Norway during the Second World War, including the battle of Narvik, the sinking of the Blücher at Oscarsborg, and the heavy water …

Jul 20, 2025 · In this article, we will delve deep into the intricacies of Norway’s occupation, exploring the military strategies employed, the resistance movements that emerged, and the …

Control of Norway would free the way to the North Atlantic, access to the Baltic Sea and German coast from the south and the Arctic Ocean and the approaches to the Soviet Union from the …

The article below will provide an overview of Norway during World War II starting with events that led up to the invasion, followed by the German occupation itself, and then an overview of the …

The Norwegian campaign (8 April – 10 June 1940) involved the attempt by Allied forces to defend northern Norway coupled with the Norwegian military's resistance to the country's invasion by …