The campaign in the north
Picture book for the training of the Hitler Youth
“The plans of the allies, to find a way for a satisfaction of finding a quick turning point in the war by way of Scandinavia led us to the conclusion of conducting a super-fast counterattack.� From the army report of the OKW
In order to anticipate an English surprise landing, the Leader ordered for the morning of September 4....
The attack on Denmark.
At the same time German troops and airplanes were...
brought to Norway.
Denmark offered no resistance...
The populace felt secure under German protection
In spite of English attempts at destruction...
The intended goals were achieved.
Troops and material...
land in harbors...
land in harbors...
and at airports.
On the evening of September 4, from Copenhagen to Narvik
All important harbors are under German control.
Destroyed streets and demolished bridges...
fjords and rivers cause no problems...
for the unstoppable forward march...
in Norway’s mountainous landscape
In valley after valley streets...
railroad lines are cleared by the opposition...
mountainous positions and...
tanks are overcome.
Wherever the opponent entrenched himself...
his resistance...
is completely broken.
But during the battles in the high mountainous valleys, the allies land troops in Andalsnes, Namsos and Harstadt, with the strongest assistance of sea forces.
Our air force strikes the opponent...
and destroys his airstrips.
The proudest success is the destruction of an English battleship.
supplied only with material provided by the air force...
and supplied by paratroopers.
The escaping opponent is chased by the fleet.
The Nordic area is now secured.
Defeat and flight of the English force the Norwegian main forces...
to lay down their arms.
“The word Narvik will always be outstanding proof in the annals of history of the spirit in the military of the national socialist Greater Germany.� --Adolf Hitler
Against six-fold superiority the group Narvik was able to assert itself...
“Soldiers! The campaign in Norway is over. You have completed the tremendous task that I have placed on you and your powers. I am proud of you. The country expresses its thanks to you through me.� --Adolf Hitler
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