Invasion of Norway
Germany launches Operation Weserubung and German forces land at Narvik to secure the northern ore route.
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Landing at Narvik
Brings the German naval force into Narvik during the invasion.
Landing at Narvik
Bonte commands the German destroyer force carrying mountain troops into Narvik at the start of Operation Weserubung.
Operation Weserubung
Bonte commands the destroyer group carrying Dietl's mountain troops to Narvik.
Operation Weserubung
Dietl's mountain troops land at Narvik and seize the port during the opening German invasion.
Operation Weserubung
Falkenhorst directs the wider Norwegian invasion as German forces attack Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim and Narvik.
Operation Weserubung
With operation "Weserubung" Germany occupies Denmark and Norway
Operation Weserubung
Hitler launches the invasion of Denmark and Norway to secure bases and protect the Swedish iron ore route.
Operation Weserubung
Kaupisch commands German forces in Denmark as the invasion quickly forces Danish surrender.
Operation Weserübung Launch Coordinated
Jodl's OKW staff coordinates the opening of the invasions of Denmark and Norway.
Sinking of Blucher
Woldag commands the cruiser Blucher when Norwegian guns and torpedoes sink the ship in Oslofjord.
Battle of Narvik
Brings German destroyers out of Ballangen Bay for the counterattack.
Battle of Narvik
Is killed when HMS Hardy's force attacks German destroyers.
Battle of Narvik, 1st
Berger brings German destroyers out of Ballangen Bay and joins the counterattack against Warburton-Lee's flotilla.
Battle of Narvik, 1st
Bonte is killed when HMS Hardy's flotilla attacks the German destroyers in Narvik harbour.
Death of Bonte
Is killed when Wilhelm Heidkamp is destroyed in Narvik harbour.
Capture of Oslo
The Germans occupy Oslo
Invasion of Norway
The Germans occupy Oslo
Siege of Oslo
The Germans occupy Oslo
Battle of Narvik
Commands surviving German destroyers during the second naval battle.
Battle of Narvik
His destroyer force is destroyed or scuttled after the British attack.
Battle of Narvik, 2nd
Bey commands surviving German destroyers as the Royal Navy destroys the remaining Narvik destroyer force.
Battle of Narvik, 2nd
Gadow's 3rd Destroyer Flotilla is destroyed or scuttled during the second naval battle at Narvik.
Destroyer Force Destroyed
Commands surviving German destroyers as the Royal Navy attacks.
Destroyer Scuttled
His destroyer force is destroyed or scuttled after the second battle.
Operation Yellow
Leads right hand column of the 7th, "Ghost Division"
Dismissal
Dimissed by Hitler after he had declared himself head of the Norwegian Government
Reich Commissioner
Appointed Reich Commissioner for Norway
Reich Commissioner
Appointed Reich Commissioner for Norway
Reich Commissioner
Appointed Reich Commissioner for Norway
Invasion of Norway
Leads a German invasion force
Norway Campaign Crisis Managed at OKW
Jodl participates in high-level decisions as German forces face uncertainty during the Norwegian campaign.
May
Commandant
Appointed Commandant of Auschwitz concentration camp
Result of Surrender of Norway
Norwegian organised resistance ends and German occupation becomes established.
Surrender of Norway
Norway surrenders to Germany
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff of XIX Corps
Chief of Staff
Appointed Commander of XIX Corps
Invasion of France
1st day of Fall Gelb, German forces occupy Luxembourg
Invasion of Luxembourg
1st day of Fall Gelb, German forces occupy Luxembourg
Operation Fall Gelb
1st day of Fall Gelb, German forces occupy Luxembourg
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