033 - The Invasion of Norway and Denmark - WW2 - April 13 1940

This week, the Phoney War seems to come to an end when Germany invades Denmark and Norway. The Allies seek confrontation with the Germany in the hope to at least deny them full access to the Swedish Iron mines. Nevertheless, the Germans are prepared and have been planning this for weeks. It looks like it will cost a lot to put a stop to this.

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[WorldWarTwo]

Hey all! The Phoney war is over, and although we have learned in the last months that it wasn't as uneventful as is generally believed, the war really takes off here. While this is going live, we are in France to film future events, which I won't spoil in this video. If you don't mind too much, do check out our road trip vlogs (the many specials we shot here will have to be edited and will be published over the spring). We have seen very interesting things and we will challenge many misconceptions and myths about the upcoming events of World War Two. Thank you all for your ongoing support!

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[SovietDoge]

"Something might be up" - Norway, as its being invaded.

[Huntracony]

At least the Netherlands doesn't have to worry. Germany didn't need to invade them in WW1, so surely they won't do so now.

[auguststorm]

Finland - invaded by Soviets.
Denmark and Norway - invaded by Germany
Sweden : *Starts to look arround nervously*

[Gapeagle]

Germany: *Invades Norway*


Norway: "Hold up, are you planning something?"

[otitomaduegbuna]

Indy should cover WWIII week by week while it's happening.

[FrazzP]

"Either I will be decorated, or I will be court-martialed. Fire!"

- Colonel Birger Eriksen, commander of Oscarsborg fortress


The Germans could have seized the Norwegian royal family, the national gold reserve and the cabinet, but his decision to put up a fight allowed all 3 to escape north to continue the fight. I highly encourage to read the wiki article on it.

[gcircle]

"I wonder if other neutral nations in Europe are taking note"

(laughs in portuguese)

[cobbler]

One thing this series has made me appreciate is that despite how brutal and terrible the war would become as well as vast in scope, it certainly took a long time for the main belligerents to confront each other. I suppose even now (79 years ago), the bulk of troops on both sides are still sitting in the low countries waiting for their orders.

[rasmussalen]

4:54 you guys did Göring a bit of a favor with that portrait choice...

[hawaiik]

My grandfather fought at Narvik against the Germans. The following weeks will be interesting to watch.

[Etb]

Fun fact - Lieutenant Commander Roope, commander of HMS Glowworm, was posthumously awarded the VC for his attack on the Admiral Hipper. This was at least in part on the recommendation of the Hipper's captain, who wrote to the Admiralty through the Red Cross in praise of him.

[TheKurtkapan]

"British battleship WarSPIT"
Indy nooo :(

[ignacejespers]

At 10:25 HMS Warspite changed her name to Warspit as her 15-inch guns litterally spat on these pesky German destroyers

[arulshankarum]

I'm a simple man..I see the notification...I invade Poland

[Gradius]

No, you didn't miss it. The invasion of Denmark is covered from 4:00 to 4:04. It really was that short.

[randallcase]

Here are two great movies to go with this week:


The King's Choice: A movie about Norway's King Haakon VII and how he and the Norwegian responded to the invasion.
April 9th: A pretty hard hitting movie that follows a squad of Danish bicycle soldiers and their experiences in the "6 Hour War".


Both of these movies are pretty intense and well done.

[clamum]

Ah, the favorite part of my Saturdays.

You guys got incredibly well done maps; that really aids in helping understand movements and relations between places. Much kudos to the people you have working on them.

[erikgranqvist]

At least in Sweden and Norway, the name Quisling has become a synonym for traitor even to this day.

[speedydb]

Indy: "I wonder if other neutral nations in Europe are taking note...."
Belgium: "....Nah. We'll be fine."