Action in the Oslofjord
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The Action in the Oslofjord occurred late on 8 April 1940 in World War II. As Kampfgruppe 5 of the German invasion force proceeded towards Oslo, it encountered Norwegian defences in the Oslofjord. During a short exchange that resulted in the first Norwegian casualty of the war, the Germans managed to push through down to Drøbak Sound, where they would face more determined resistance.
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Action in the Oslofjord | |||||||
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Part of the Norwegian Campaign in World War II | |||||||
The ship Pol III in Tønsberg. The bow is damaged from ramming the German torpedo boat Albatros. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Norway | Germany | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Leif Welding-Olsen † | Oskar Kummetz | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
2 forts 1 patrol boat |
2 heavy cruisers 1 light cruiser 2 torpedo boats 8 minesweepers | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
1 killed 14 captured 1 patrol boat damaged | 1 torpedo boat sunk |
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