The German Invasion of Norway, April 1940

The German Invasion of Norway, April 1940
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Publisher : Naval Institute Press
Total Pages : 481
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ISBN-10 : 9781612519401
ISBN-13 : 1612519407
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Book Synopsis The German Invasion of Norway, April 1940 by : Geirr H. Haarr

Download or read book The German Invasion of Norway, April 1940 written by Geirr H. Haarr and published by Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This major history documents the German invasion of Norway, focusing on the events at sea. The first operation in which the air force, army, and navy worked closely together, Operation Weserübung included the first dive-bomber attack to sink a major warship and the first carrier task-force operations. Based on primary sources from British, German, and Norwegian archives, this book gives a balanced account of the reasons behind the invasion and showcases an unrivaled collection of photographs. As the definitive study of Germany's first and last major seaborne invasion, it offers a close look at an important but often neglected aspect of World War II.


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