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The Battles of Narvik were fought from 9 April to 8 June 1940, as a naval battle in Ofotfjord and as a land battle in the mountains surrounding the north Norwegian town of Narvik, as part of the Norwegian Campaign of the Second World War.
Jan 23, 2023 · Learn about the naval and land battles of Narvik in 1940, which were key events in the early years of World War II. Discover the history, the museum, the cemetery and the iron ore of Narvik through a guided tour.
Mar 12, 2024 · The Battle of Narvik saw a fierce fight between German and Allied forces, resulting in heavy casualties and significant destruction. After the battle, the people of Narvik faced tragedy as they...
- Erik Skjoldbjaerg
- Senior Features Writer
- Kristine Hartgen
The Battle of Narvik saw Norway's toughest fight in World War II; nearly 7,500 Norwegian soldiers participated in the battle, along with British, French and Polish troops. The reconquest of Narvik was the first time the Third Reich war machine had to be removed from a captured city.
The Narvik campaign marked the first and last time that the Germans attempted a major amphibious operation in World War II. There were some minor operations along the Baltic Coast, but these were done against the ineffective Soviet navy.
Learn how the British Navy defeated the German destroyers and seized Narvik, a vital port for German iron ore, in April 1940. Read about the clashes, the casualties, and the strategic implications of the battle.
Nov 2, 2023 · The Battles of Narvik were pivotal naval engagements early in World War II, where the Royal Navy sought to disrupt the German occupation of Norway and its vital iron ore supply from Sweden.
