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Germany invades Denmark & Norway in 1940....
Germany invades Denmark & Norway in 1940....
Item # 723027
April 09, 1940
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, April 9, 1940
* Germany invades Norway & Denmark
* Operation Weserübung - World War II
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Norway at War With Nazis! Germans Take Over Denmark" with subheads and related map. (see images) Good for display.
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
AI notes: On April 8, 1940, Operation Weserübung — the German invasion of Denmark and Norway — officially commenced, marking a critical early campaign of World War II. Planned by Adolf Hitler, the operation aimed to secure strategic ports and iron ore supply routes from Sweden, while also preventing Allied forces from establishing a foothold in Scandinavia. Germany launched simultaneous amphibious and airborne assaults: Denmark was quickly overrun within hours due to minimal resistance, while Norway faced more prolonged fighting, including naval battles and land engagements. The campaign showcased Germany’s use of combined arms tactics, with fast-moving troops, paratroopers, and naval units coordinating to seize key cities like Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim. Weserübung not only ensured Germany’s access to vital resources but also highlighted the strategic importance of controlling Northern Europe, influencing subsequent naval and air operations in the Atlantic.
Category: World War II
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