Who was the most feared German general?

Who was the most feared German general?

Franz Halder
Allegiance German Empire (1902–1918) Weimar Republic (1918–1933) Nazi Germany (1933–1942)
Branch/service German Army
Years of service 1902–1942
Rank Generaloberst (Colonel-General)

What was German occupied Norway called?

Operation Weserübung

Date 9 April – 10 June 1940 (2 months and 1 day)
Location Denmark Norway
Result German victory
Territorial changes Occupation of Denmark and Norway by Germany Occupation of Iceland and Greenland by the United Kingdom

Who led the invasion of Norway?

Hitler garrisoned Norway with about 300,000 troops for the rest of the war. By occupying Norway, Hitler had ensured the protection of Germany’s supply of iron ore from Sweden and had obtained naval and air bases with which to strike at Britain if necessary.

Who side was Norway on in ww2?

With the outbreak of hostilities in 1939, Norway again declared itself neutral. On April 9, 1940, German troops invaded the country and quickly occupied Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, and Narvik. The Norwegian government rejected the German ultimatum regarding immediate capitulation.

Who was Hitler’s Favourite general?

Schörner was a dedicated Nazi and became well known for his ruthlessness. By the end of World War II, he was Hitler’s favourite commander.

Which country had the best trained soldiers in ww2?

Japan had the best trained soldiers individually, but Germany had the most effective troopers as per military doctrine ( in battlefield conditions).

Did President Roosevelt have a relationship with the Princess of Norway?

But in spite of FDR’s close relationship with Martha and the Norwegian royal family, American support for Norway’s war effort remained relatively small. Still, there is no question FDR harbored a great deal of affection not only for Martha, Olav, and their children, but also for the Norwegian people.

Is the TV series Atlantic Crossing historically accurate?

The series was inspired by true events of what happened to Crown Princess Martha, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and more during the Second World War, but certain parts have been fictionalized for the series.

  • September 4, 2022