Checking Records for More Info
German embassy spokesperson Lins said that the archives played a significant role in finding out more information about the pilot. But what was his role in the occupation? Why exactly was he doing flying over the area?
Checking Records for More Info
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History of Occupation
The German army launched a land, sea, and air invasion of Denmark in 1940. It only took six hours, making it one of the shortest operations in the war. It was part of Operation Weserübung, Nazi Germany’s plan to invade Denmark and Norway. The main goal was to occupy the Norwegian port of Narvik. However, the entire operation would fail if they didn’t manage to secure the airfield just outside of Aalborg.
History of Occupation
