1940 ⟶ Germany Invades Norway and Denmark
Germans land in several Norwegian ports and take Oslo; the N...
Year
1939
1940
💥 Germany Invades Poland, World War II Begins
Without response to its ultimatum, Germany invades Poland, start of World War II (the Soviet Union invades Poland on September 17).⟶
invasionPolandWorld War IIGermanystart of warblitzkriegSoviet UnionEastern Frontmilitary conflict
🇩🇪 Germany Invades Norway and Denmark
Germans land in several Norwegian ports and take Oslo; the Norwegian Campaign lasts two months. The British start their Norwegian Campaign. Denmark is invaded and surrenders in six hours. The German heavy cruiser Blücher is sunk at the Battle of Drøbak Sound.⟶
invasionGermanyNorwayDenmarkBlitzkriegBattle of Drøbak SoundOsloDanish CampaignNorwegian CampaignWorld War II
🇩🇪 Germany Plans Invasion of Denmark and Norway
Germany makes final plans for the invasion of Denmark and Norway.⟶
GermanyDenmarkNorwayInvasionScandinaviaMilitary PlanningOperation Weserübung
🇩🇰🇳🇴 Hitler Directs Invasion of Denmark and Norway
Adolf Hitler directs his generals in planning the invasion of Denmark and Norway.⟶
GermanyDenmarkNorwayInvasion PlansMilitary StrategyOperation WeserübungBlitzkrieg
🇩🇪 Germany Invades Channel Islands
Germany invades the Channel Islands.⟶
GermanyChannel IslandsInvasionOccupationWorld War IIUKMilitary ActionEuropeIsland WarfareBritish Isles