1939 ⟶ German Ship Seized in Norway

The seized City of Flint anchors at Haugesund, Norway, claim...

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1939

🚢 German Ship Seized in Norway

The seized City of Flint anchors at Haugesund, Norway, claiming medical reasons.⟶

GermanyNorwayHaugesundMaritime LawNeutralityInternational IncidentSeizure

🚫 Sweden, Norway, and Finland Reject Non-Aggression Pacts

Sweden, Norway, and Finland reject Germany's offer of non-aggression pacts.⟶

SwedenNorwayFinlandGermanyNon-Aggression PactNeutralityDiplomacyEuropePre-War

🚢 German Navy Proposes Occupation of Norway

The leaders of the German navy suggest to Hitler they need to occupy Norway.⟶

GermanyNavyNorwayInvasionStrategyWar PlanningScandinavia

👮 Norwegian Authorities Board and Free German Ship

The anchorage in Haugesund is judged a violation of international law by Norwegian authorities that during the night board the ship freeing the ship and interning the Germans.⟶

NorwayGermanyHaugesundInternational LawNeutralityMaritimeIntervention