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The Germans occupied Norway to secure the flow of iron ore. The Germans were dependent on this iron ore to make steel for their tanks and guns, submarines and artillery shells, all their munitions of war. The iron ore came from mines in the far north of Sweden. From there, it went by train west to the coast of Norway, where it was loaded on ships. By ship the ore traveled south down the coast of Norway to the end of the Scandinavian peninsula, then east into the Baltic Sea, and on to ports in the north of Germany. Germany absolutely had to have this raw material, or it would soon lose the war.
Sweden, like Norway, was trying to remain neutral, but both had to cooperate with the Germans, or the Germans would certainly invade their countries and take what they needed.
The British realized the complete dependency of Germany on this Swedish iron ore, and saw the vulnerability of the long supply line by which the ore reached Germany via Norway. The British actually invaded Norway first, for the purpose of interrupting the flow of the vital ore. Hitler's troops soon followed the British into Norway, and ejected the British forces. The Germans remained to insure that the iron ore would continue to flow without interference.
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Was Norway occupied yes or no?
Yes, it was invaded by Germany in April-June, 1940.
What year did Germany occupy of the Netherlands belgium denmark and Norway?
The occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany started with the German invasion of Norway on April 9, 1940 and lasted through May 8, 1945 .
What side was Norway on in WW2?
Norway attempted to stay neutral, but they were invaded by th Germans in 1940. You could say they were on the Allies side because the Norwegian fleet helped the Allies.
Where did Germany extend its conquests in 1940?
In 1940, Germany extended its European conquests by moving north and west with its military forces. Northwards, it occupied Denmark and Norway. Westwards, it occupied the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the northern portion of France, with the rest of France administered by a pro-German government.
Was Sweden Finland and Germany occupied by Germany in World War 2?
Sweden was not, as it was neutral. Finland was not, but it was an ally of Germany. Germany obviously was occupied by Germany.
Was Norway occupied in Germany?
Yes. Norway was occupied by Germany in World War II.
Was Norway occupied by world 2?
Norway was occupied by Nazi Germany from April 1940-May 1945.
Was Norway occupied by by Germany in world war 2?
Yes
WAS Norway 0ccupiud in World War 2?
Yes it was occupied by Germany
Was Norway occupied yes or no?
Yes, it was invaded by Germany in April-June, 1940.
Did Germany occupy Norway World War 2?
Yes. But not all of it.no it wasnt.Yes Norway was occupied by Germany in World War 2. Trust me this is real, I had to do a report on Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Poland, and Germany.
What three nations were occupied by Germany during WW II?
Germany occupied many nations during WWII, including France, Denmark, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland and Norway.
Was Norway occupied?
Yes, Germany attacked Norway and Denmark on the 9. April 1940.
Was Norway ocupied by Germany during world war 2?
Yes , Norway was occupied by German troops April 9, 1940, and ended on May 8, 1945 .
What year did Germany occupy of the Netherlands belgium denmark and Norway?
The occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany started with the German invasion of Norway on April 9, 1940 and lasted through May 8, 1945 .
What exactly was the blitzkrieg with Norway and Finland?
Blitzkrieg was a war tactic used by Hitler to strike and occupy areas quickly. Norway was occupied by Germany but Finland was not. Thus there was no blitzkrieg with Finland.
What side was Norway on in WW2?
Norway attempted to stay neutral, but they were invaded by th Germans in 1940. You could say they were on the Allies side because the Norwegian fleet helped the Allies.
