Operation Weserübung
April 9 – June 10, 1940 · Oslo, Norway
Result German victory
German invasion of Denmark and Norway in April 1940 to secure iron ore shipments and naval bases. Denmark surrendered in hours; Norway fought on with British and French help until June.
Axis
Allies
Other
Strength and losses
- Strength
- c. 101,500
- Casualties
- 6,602
Norway Killed 1,700 · Ships lost 116
Denmark Killed 26 · Wounded 23
Battles 1
- Battle of Drøbak Sound April 9, 1940