Historical Events tagged with "april 1940"
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Military & Warfare
Royal Marines Land in Namsos, Norway
April 14th, 1940 84 years ago
On April 14, 1940, British Royal Marines landed at Namsos, Norway, as part of the Allied campaign during World War II. This initial landing was a precursor to a larger operation aimed at securing the strategic area from German occupation. The Royal Marines focused on establishing a foothold in the region, laying the groundwork for subsequent forces expected to arrive shortly thereafter. The operation was primarily driven by the Allies' desire to prevent further German expansion and to secure key supply routes in Northern Europe.
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