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Book SynopsisPublished for the first time in English, this is a German account of the German invasionof Norway in the spring of 1940. It focuses on the efforts of Group “1” led by Eduard Dietl. This group of gebirgstruppen was landed at Narvik in early April by tendestroyers. These ships were then all sunk by the Allies. Dietl’s troops wereoutnumbered by Allied troops but his defense utilized ammunition, food and sailorsfrom the sunken ships and his men retook Narvik once the Allies abandoned theirefforts to push the Germans out of Norway.
Trade ReviewWhile the essentials of this campaign are well known, this book brings it vividly to life. It contains a wealth of detail of small unit actions which amply illustrate the superior fighting power of the German Armed Forces at the time. * Miniature Wargames - John Drewienkiewicz 24/05/2021 *
A most interesting and important book. * Baird Maritime 21/04/2021 *
...a fresh new modern perspective with the advantage of 80 years of analysis and study. * Warships International *
Table of ContentsForeword 1.The Way to Narvik 2.Consolidation of conditions in the battle group Narvik 3.The fight for the south flank 4.Defensive fight with the Windisch group in the north 5.The sections Narvik and Erzbahn until the end of May 6.The situation in the north worsens 7.Large-scale attack against Narvik section 8.Final battle of the group Narvik Notes Appendices Bibliography Index
