The story
Generalmajor Karl Marthinson, head of the Norwegian State Police, was assassinated in Oslo, Norway by the Milorg resistance group. The Germans retaliated by executing 29 civilians.
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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.