Historical Events tagged with "vidkun quisling"

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Military & Warfare

End of Military Resistance in Norway

June 10th, 1940 84 years ago

The military resistance against German forces in Norway came to an end. Following an aggressive campaign that started in April, Norwegian forces had fought valiantly against the well-equipped German military. By early June, the situation had become increasingly dire for the defenders, with Norway being forced to capitulate as the German occupation solidified. The surrender marked a significant victory for the Axis powers during World War II.

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