Attacking Denmark
This bit of information further shed light on Wunderlich’s mission. German High Command speculated that an assault on Denmark would also help their goal to take control over the Scandinavian region. The operation commenced on April 4, 1940.
Attacking Denmark
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The Occupation
The Danes were able to predict the assault, but they chose not to act on the forecast. The Danish government chose not to deploy its military to avoid giving the Germans any provocation. The Germans invaded and would remain in power until 1944. It is easy to see that Klaus’s grandfather was actually right about the timing.
The Occupation
