Did Norway have concentration camps?
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Did Norway have concentration camps?
Nazi concentration camps in Norway (Norwegian: konsentrasjonsleirer) were concentration camps or prisons in Norway established or taken over by the Quisling regime and Nazi German authorities during the German occupation of Norway that began on 9 April 1940 and used for internment of persons by the Nazi authorities.
What did Norway do during World War II?
It was strategic, in that an occupation of Norway allowed the German Army and Navy to secure ice-free harbors to control the North Atlantic; to secure the routes used to transport iron ore from Sweden–a much needed commodity in times of war; and to pre-empt a British and French invasion with the same purposes.
What happened between Norway and Germany?
On April 9, 1940, German warships enter major Norwegian ports, from Narvik to Oslo, deploying thousands of German troops and occupying Norway. But an accelerating German offensive in France led Britain to transfer thousand of soldiers from Norway to France, resulting ultimately in a German victory.
How long was Norway occupied by Germany?
Norwegian campaign
| Date | 8 April – 10 June 1940 (62 days) |
|---|---|
| Location | Norway |
| Result | German victory Evacuation of the Norwegian government and royal family Establishment of the Norwegian armed forces in exile |
| Territorial changes | Nazi Germany occupies Norway Formation of the Reichskommissariat Norwegen |
Was the king of Norway killed in ww2?
During World War II his leadership was much appreciated and he was appointed Norwegian Chief of Defence in 1944. Olav became king following the death of his father in 1957….Olav V of Norway.
| Olav V | |
|---|---|
| Burial | 30 January 1991 Akershus Castle, Oslo |
| Spouse | Princess Märtha of Sweden ( m. 1929; died 1954) |
What do Norway and Germany have in common?
Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1905, after Norway’s independence. Germany has an embassy in Oslo, and Norway has an embassy in Berlin and two consulates, in Düsseldorf and Hamburg. Both countries are full members of NATO, and of the Council of Europe.
Are Germany and Norway allies?
German‑Norwegian relations are very close and amicable. The German occupation of Norway during the Second World War led to a profound rift in the traditionally very good relations between the two countries.