Norwegian campaign

April 9 – June 10, 1940 · Norway

Result German victory

Germany invaded Norway to secure iron ore routes and naval bases. British, French and Polish forces landed to help Norway but withdrew after the German invasion of France, and Norway surrendered.

Axis

Allies

Strength and losses

Strength
90,000
Casualties
6,602

Norway Strength 55,000

Battles 6

Also involved 2