The story
Early in the morning of 9th April 1940, 10 Nazis destroyers arrive in Narvik, and attack two Norwegian defence ship, Norge and Eidsvold. Following this attack, the Nazis occupy Narvik, thrusting Norway into World War II.
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.