1940 ⟶ Allied Intervention Plans in Norway

Britain and France decide to intervene in Norway to cut off ...
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1940

⚔️ Allied Intervention Plans in Norway

Britain and France decide to intervene in Norway to cut off the iron ore trade in anticipation of an expected German occupation and ostensibly to open a route to assist Finland. The operation is scheduled to start about March 20.⟶
UKFranceNorwayInvasionIron OreMilitary PlanningAllied Strategy

🇩🇪 Germany Plans Invasion of Denmark and Norway

Germany makes final plans for the invasion of Denmark and Norway.⟶
GermanyDenmarkNorwayInvasionScandinaviaMilitary PlanningOperation Weserübung

🚢 British and French Troops Land at Namsos, Norway

British and French troops start landing at Namsos, north of Trondheim in Norway.⟶
British and French Troops Land at Namsos, Norway (1940)
militarytroopsNorwayFranceUKNamsosinvasionWorld War II

🪖 British Troops Land at Harstad, Norway

British troops land at Harstad, near Narvik, Norway.⟶
British Troops Land at Harstad, Norway (1940)
militarytroopsNorwayUKHarstadinvasionWorld War II