King Haakon VII: All for Norway

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Credits:
Host - Simon Whistler
Author - Arnaldo Teodorani
Producer - Jennifer Da Silva
Executive Producer - Shell Harris

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[reanimated]

When you aknowledged Norway was "no pushover" holding the line against germany for 2 months, longer than any other invaded country - a tear came to my eye. As a nurse I know a lot of people that lived during the war. It means alot. Thanks

[reigninoel]

The favourite pick-up line in European royal society: "Hey, you look familiar"

[LordDim]

An interesting fact is that the very last act Haakon VII did before leaving for exile in 1940 was that he, personally, took the Norwegian crown and buried it in a cave outside the city of Narvik, stating that “though I may leave, the crown must never leave Norway”. 5 years later, after the liberation, the crown was dug up from that same cave, where I had remained safe and hidden throughout the war

[boota]

No pushovers indeed, much respect to the norwegians.
Also respect to haakon, he was a great king who really cared for his people a rarity in kings.

[Edmonton-ofec]

When Haakon VII faced criticism for appointing a Labour majority to govern after winning the election with fears of revolution, he dispelled doubts by saying "I'm also King of communists.” The Labour Party subsequently dropped republicanism from their

[jouhanneus]

The film 'The King's Choice'(2016) depicts our King Haakon's dilemma during the Nazi invasion in 1940; stay and yield to German demands, or flee to England and continue the resistance. The film includes scenes of the sinking of 'Blücher' and the German attempts to kill the King. A good watch, if you're a history buff. Personally I think the film should have been longer, and included a scene where he embarks the 'Devonshire' in Tromsø and leaves his kingdom. Must have been tough and emotional for him, I imagine.

[meeeka]

It was the old Danish King Christian who remained at his post, riding daily through Copenhagen. When a stupid SS man said that it was a disgrace that the king rode alone with no one to protect him, someone replied, "All of us in Copenhagen protect him." That's respect.

[Zeruel]

Sometimes the right person comes along at the right time to take on a role that was essential for their country, Haakon VII was one of them, to be honest all three of Norways kings since independence have been exceptional rulers. Better that he fled and remained a symbol of resistance from abroad rather than risking giving Quisling and Terboven a veneer of legitimacy. Christian X was in a different situation in that Denmark had no chance of resisting the invasion and knew he could use his position to leverage better treatment for the Danes

[arielcasanova]

One thing Simon Whistler has taught me - one does not simply catch up on Biographics vids.

[sundhaug]

Minor detail: While "Alt" often translates into "All", in this case it translates into "everything"

[Myrkvi_]

"I'll just stop there before I get sent to Hell"
It wouldn't be too bad, Hell is just a small cozy village half an hour drive from Trondheim :)

[HamletNOR]

As a Norwegian, I thought this was a very good and comprehensive video. Well done! I also forgive the mispronunciations due to the valiant effort ;-)

[barneybeartilde]

I am a simple Norwegian, I see anything about Norway. I click.

[Wenchework]

Fleeing was the right thing to do for Haakon, his brother also did the right thing staying as it was diffrent situations, also the germans underestemated the norwigans loyalty to their king badly as they tought with Haakon fleeing he be seen as coward but instead Haakon became a beekon for resistanse agenst them

[Mattyoftheboy]

"Im just gonna stop there before I get sent to hell" *He says with a smirk*


Never change

[chriseklund]

As a Norwegian dude, i find this very interesting. I love history, but ive never learned much about the royal familys history. Great work and you definitely deserve a sub from me! 🙌

[chrisfloyd]

One of the few Kings that deserved his power and influence by the sound of things. Just a good man.

[ChannelSres]

"Everything for Norway" would be a better translation. Also the g in Norge is hard, not soft

[angelgray]

I'm Norwegian (yes, I know I don't look like one) And my grandmother told me that during WW2 they would hide radios in the attic and listen to King Håkon ❤ I'm glad he left

[TheColombianSpartan]

Simon Whistler has grown to be my favourite speaker, ever. He's interesting, he's got a magnificent beard and moustache, and his voice is just incredibly nice to listen to
that said, Simon, keep it up!