Destroyer Group Narvik6 April 1940
Commands the destroyer group carrying Dietl's troops to Narvik.
Historical person
Friedrich Bonte Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Friedrich Bonte, based on 8 World History Database records associated with Germany.
8 records1940–19406 events4 places
Chronological biography
1940
Battle of Narvik9 April 1940
Commands the German destroyer force carrying Dietl's troops into Narvik.
Landing at Narvik9 April 1940
Brings the German naval force into Narvik during the invasion.
Landing at Narvik9 April 1940
Bonte commands the German destroyer force carrying mountain troops into Narvik at the start of Operation Weserubung.
Operation Weserubung9 April 1940
Bonte commands the destroyer group carrying Dietl's mountain troops to Narvik.
Battle of Narvik10 April 1940
Is killed when HMS Hardy's force attacks German destroyers.
Battle of Narvik, 1st10 April 1940
Bonte is killed when HMS Hardy's flotilla attacks the German destroyers in Narvik harbour.
Death of Bonte10 April 1940
Is killed when Wilhelm Heidkamp is destroyed in Narvik harbour.
Titles and roles
Kommodore
Record provenance
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