The German invasion of Denmark (German: Operation Weserübung – Süd), was the German attack on Denmark on 9 April 1940, during the Second World War. The attack was a prelude to the invasion of …

The German invasion of Denmark during World War II led to a swift victory in the spring of 1940.

Denmark was subject to German occupation during World War Two (1940-45). The Danish government cooperated with the occupiers to start with, but a resistance movement grew and civil unrest …

Feb 7, 2026 · Explore Operation Weserübung, Germany’s 1940 invasion of Denmark and Norway. Follow the detailed timeline of battles, landings, and occupation.

In violation of the 1939 treaty, German forces attacked Denmark on April 9, 1940. Some Danish forces attempted armed defense, but the might of the Germans was far too great. Within hours, Danish …

Nov 5, 2009 · On April 9, 1940, German warships enter major Norwegian ports, from Narvik to Oslo, deploying thousands of German troops and occupying Norway. At the same time, German forces …

Mar 3, 2026 · In April 1940, German forces launch a coordinated invasion of Denmark and Norway, seizing key ports and airfields while Denmark capitulates within hours. As King Haakon rejects …

The German invasion of Denmark was part of Operation Weserübung – the prelude to the overall strategy to conquer Norway and secure access to the vital iron ore shipments from neighbouring …

At 4:15 on the morning of 9 April 1940, German forces crossed the border into neutral Denmark. In a coordinated operation, German ships began disembarking troops at the docks in Copenhagen.

Oct 25, 2017 · Germany invaded Norway on 9 April 1940, after having struck Denmark and seized its two major airfields. The Luftwaffe used the bases to ferry troops and supplies into Norway— the first …