Nikolaus Falkenhorst21 February 1940
Receives command of the German invasion of Norway.
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Receives command of the German invasion of Norway.
Falkenhorst is given command of the ground forces for the planned invasion of Norway and Denmark.
Raeder supports the plan to seize Norway before Allied forces can establish bases along the coast.
Lutjens commands the distant cover force as German warships sail for Norway.
Bonte commands the destroyer group carrying Dietl's mountain troops to Narvik.
Dietl's mountain troops land at Narvik and seize the port during the opening German invasion.
Falkenhorst directs the wider Norwegian invasion as German forces attack Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim and Narvik.
With operation "Weserubung" Germany occupies Denmark and Norway
Hitler launches the invasion of Denmark and Norway to secure bases and protect the Swedish iron ore route.
Kaupisch commands German forces in Denmark as the invasion quickly forces Danish surrender.
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