Action in the Oslofjord
The Action in the Oslofjord occurred late on 8 April 1940 in World War II. As Kampfgruppe 5 of the German invasion force proceeded towards Oslo, it encountered Norwegian defences in the Oslofjord. During a short exchange that resulted in the first Norwegian casualty of the war, the Germans managed to push through down to Drøbak Sound, where they would face more determined resistance.
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Action in the Oslofjord
The Action in the Oslofjord occurred late on 8 April 1940 in World War II. As Kampfgruppe 5 of the German invasion force proceeded towards Oslo, it encountered Norwegian defences in the Oslofjord. During a short exchange that resulted in the first Norwegian casualty of the war, the Germans managed to push through down to Drøbak Sound, where they would face more determined resistance.
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The Action in the Oslofjord oc ...... ce more determined resistance.
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1 patrol boat damaged
14 captured
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1940-04-08
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German victory
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1 light cruiser
1 patrol boat
1 torpedo boat
2 heavy cruisers
8 minesweepers
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The ship Pol III in Tønsberg. ...... German torpedo boat Albatros.
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Germany
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Norway
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Leif Welding-Olsen
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Action in the Oslofjord
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date
1940-04-08
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the Norwegian Campaign in World War II
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German victory
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The Action in the Oslofjord oc ...... ce more determined resistance.
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