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Hans-Joachim Gadow Biography and Timeline

Follow Hans-Joachim Gadow through 4 dated historical records for Germany.

Hans-Joachim Gadow, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1940

Destroyer Hans Ludemann

Commander · Ofotfjord · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Commands a German destroyer during the Narvik operation.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940

Battle of Narvik, 2nd

Commander · Ofotfjord · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Gadow's 3rd Destroyer Flotilla is destroyed or scuttled during the second naval battle at Narvik.

Role range: 1939-1945

Battle of Narvik

Commander · Ofotfjord · Warfare / World War, 2nd

His destroyer force is destroyed or scuttled after the British attack.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940

Destroyer Scuttled

Commander · Ofotfjord · Warfare / World War, 2nd

His destroyer force is destroyed or scuttled after the second battle.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940

Records, sources and methodology

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