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Operation Weserübung

Took place on April 9, 1940

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The 87th anniversary falls on April 9, 2027, in 167 days.

Operation Weserübung (Unternehmen Weserübung, (German: "Operation Weser Exercise") was the invasion of Denmark and Norway by Nazi Germany during World War II. Taking place from 9 April – 10 June 1940, it was the opening operation of the Norwegian Campaign.

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