The German invasion of Norway : April 1940 / Geirr H. Haarr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Haarr, Geirr H., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Norway.

World War, 1939-1945.

World War, 1939-1945--Germany.

Norway--History--German occupation, 1940-1945.

Norway.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (481 pages) : illustrations, map, photographs

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, 2009.

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Acknowledgments

1. Introduction

2. Wheels Within Wheels

3. Storm Warning

4. The Dogs of War

5. The Oslofjord

6. Ultimatum

7. Kristiansand-Arendal

8. Stavanger-Egersund

9. Bergen

10. In Harm's Way

11. Trondheim

12. Encounter in the Storm

13. Narvik

14. No Room For Mistakes

15. A Tide in the Affairs of Men

APPENDICES

A. The European Iron Ore Trade

B. The Royal Norwegian Navy, April 1940

C. British Ships Involved in Norway, April 1940

D. Ships in Narvik Harbour, 8 April 1940

E. The German Naval Invasion Forces

F. Losses

Abbreviations and Glossaries

Notes

References

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-61251-940-7

OCLC:

951065246