The story
Allied forces gain control of Narvik, but not before the Germans manage to blow up the harbor. This was the first Nazi defeat in World War II, and it seemed like only a matter of time before they would have to surrender or cross the border into Sweden.
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.