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The Germans attack Narvik once more and break through the French defence

1940-06-08 · Norway

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The Germans attack Narvik once more and break through the French defence line. Following this, the Allied forces withdraw from Norway to help the French fight the encroaching Nazi army, leaving the Norwegian soldiers little choice but to surrender and allowing the Germans to take control of Narvik once more.

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