Norwegian Brigade Memorial Edinburgh Princess Street Gardens |
On 9th April 1940 German forces invaded Norway.
German Invasion of Norway 1940 |
The French and British sent an expeditionary force to assist the Norwegians. Despite moderate successes in northern Norway, the Allied Powers were ultimately compelled to withdraw.
On the 10th 1940, a treaty of capitulation for the Norwegian Army was signed. The Germans occupied Norway until 8 May 1945.
German Occupation of Norway |
The majority of the Norwegian Army were captured by the Germans. Some evaded capture and became part of the resistance.
Those that were evacuated to the United Kingdom were formed into free Norwegian units. This included the Norwegian Independent Company 1 and 5 Troop, No. 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando.
Norwegians 5 Troop No. 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando. |
The bulk of the Norwegian Army during the years in exile in Britain consisted of a brigade in Dumfries.
Norwegian troops training at Dumfries 27-Jun-1941 |
Norwegian Brigade mortar team Dumfries 27 Jun 1941 |
Norwegian Reconnaissance Squadron Scottland |
Norwegian King and the Prince inspecting Norwegian troops Scotland 1943 |
Norwegian Brigade Memorial Edinburgh Princess Street Gardens |