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The Battle of France (French: bataille de France; 10 May – 25 June 1940), also known as the Western Campaign (German: Westfeldzug), the French Campaign (Frankreichfeldzug, campagne de France) and the Fall of France, during the Second World War was the German invasion of the Low Countries (Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands) and France.
5: Using assistance to Finland as rationale, the Allied Supreme War Council decides on intervention in Norway. Initial plans are for a landing at Narvik, and success would rely on the acquiescence of Norway and Sweden. It is clear that despite the stated rationale, cutting supplies of iron ore to Germany is a prime motivation for the plan.
An under-equipped and under-trained Anglo-French force was sent to oppose the invasion and despite some moderate success in the north of Norway, the Battle of France forced a total Allied withdrawal which had been completed by 8 June, followed by the surrender of all Norwegian forces two days later. [2]
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 forces of the Third Reich were removed from a captured city.
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Obelisk Memorial for Egil Ullserk and his men who died at the Battle of Rastarkalv. Battle of Chippenham (878) Battle of Stamford (878) Battle of Corbridge (918) Battle of Brunanburh (937) Battle of Blodeheia (953) Battle of Rastarkalv (955) Battle of Fitjar (961) Battle of Hjörungavágr (ca. 985) Battle of Maldon (991) Battle of Svolder (1000 ...
5 June: The second part of the Battle of France began with the Germans striking south from the River Somme. 9 June: German forces launched an offensive on Paris. 10 June: Norway surrendered to German forces and Italy joined the war by declaring war on France and Great Britain.
The male Tre Rosor line in Norway becomes extinct. Norwegian monarchy strengthened; Prince Christian maintains control over Norway. War of the Norwegian Succession (1448–1453) Denmark Pro-Danish Norwegians Sweden Pro-Swedish Norwegians Pro-Danish Victory. Christian I becomes king of Norway; Charles I relinquish the throne of Norway; Assault ...