Kristian Laake
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Kristian Kristiansen Laake (9 April 1875 – 3 August 1950) was a Norwegian military officer. He is best known for having commanded the Norwegian Army in the first days after the German invasion of Norway on 9 April 1940, and for having been replaced because of what was seen by the leading Norwegian politicians as passive leadership.
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Kristian Kristiansen Laake | |
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Born | (1875-04-09)9 April 1875 Ullensaker, Norway |
Died | 3 August 1950(1950-08-03) (aged 75) |
Allegiance | Norway |
Service/ | Norwegian Army |
Years of service | 1897–1940 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Commanding General of the Norwegian Army (1931–1940) |
Battles/wars | Second World War: Operation Weserübung |
Awards | Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav (Commander with Star) Order of the White Rose of Finland (Grand Cross) Order of the Sword (Grand Cross) Order of the Dannebrog (Knighthood) |
Spouse(s) |
Signe Henaug (m. 1901) |
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