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  1. Norwegian campaign; Part of Operation Weserübung: 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.

  2. The Norwegian campaign (8 April – 10 June 1940) involved the attempt by Allied forces to defend northern Norway coupled with the resistance of the Norwegian military to the country's invasion by Nazi Germany in World War II. Quick Facts Date, Location ... The Battle of Narvik saw Norway's toughest fight in World War II; nearly 7,500 Norwegian ...

    • 8 April-10 June 1940(2 months and 2 days)
    • Norway
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  4. Norwegian campaign. The German invasion of Norway occurred on 8 April 1940 during World War II and led to battles between the Allies and Germany . In April 1940, the United Kingdom and France decided to help Norway by sending soldiers and warships. The Allies had to withdraw, and the Norwegian government had to escape from Norway and seek exile ...

  5. Mar 30, 2011 · The Norway Campaign in World War Two. By Dr Eric Grove. Last updated 2011-03-30. The battle for Norway cost Germany and Britain dearly. A prime minister, naval strength and even the ability to ...

  6. A typical story in the attempted resupply was that of the 2nd battalion of the 112th Mountain Artillery Regiment, which was ordered on April 11 to embark with four 75mm howitzers and 60 men for Narvik. The men and equipment were loaded into 12 Junkers Ju-52 transport aircraft and left from Berlin the following day.

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