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With major ports on the North Sea and trade routes through the Norwegian Leads, Norway became of strategic importance during the early stages of the Second World War. On 9th April 1940, the German Army launched a series of amphibious landings along the coast of Norway at Oslo, Bergen, Kristiansund, Trondheim and Narvik. There were also airbourne assaults on Norway’s airports at Stavanger and Oslo. Despite the presence of the Royal Navy, which was preparing to mine Norwegian waters in order to interrupt Swedish iron-ore supplies, the Germans were able to carry out the first amphibious landings of the war. (Please note these are collectable models, suitable for ages 14 and above) |
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