Norwegian Campaign

The Norwegian Campaign led to the first direct confrontation between the military forces of the Allies — United Kingdom and France against Nazi Germany in World War II.

Related Topics:
Allies - United Kingdom - France - Nazi Germany - World War II

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The primary reason for Germany seeking the occupation of Norway was Germany's dependence on Swedish iron ore shipped from the Norwegian port of Narvik. By securing access to Norwegian ports, Germany could obtain the iron ore supply it needed for war production in spite of the British naval blockade of Germany. Additionally it allowed both the German and Allied forces to confront each other without the risk of large scale trench warfare to occur, something both sides dreaded.

Related Topics:
Swedish iron ore - Norwegian - Narvik - Blockade - Trench warfare

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Though Germany was decisively victorious in the conflict, the Norwegian campaign tied down a large portion of Germany's surface navy and land-based troops throughout the remainder of the war.

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