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German invasion of Denmark (1940)

April 9, 1940 · Denmark

Result German victory

German forces occupied Denmark in a few hours. The Danish government surrendered to avoid bloodshed.

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Axis

Denmark

Germany

Denmark

Leonhard Kaupisch military commander

Thorvald Stauning belligerent leader

Christian X of Denmark military commander

William Wain Prior military commander

Strength and losses

Strength: 14,500
Killed: 16
Wounded: 20
Aircraft lost: c. 12

Units

170th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht) 198th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht)

Royal Danish Army