Narvik 1940: The Battle for Northern Norway

In early 1940, a battle raged to control the ice-free, iron-ore port in northern Norway, with changing fortunes until the very end. This book covers the naval battles and the individual Norwegian, British, Polish, French, and German units that fought the land campaign over northern Norway. It offers an impressive level of tactical detail, including company command, and helps understand the strategic confusion surrounding the whole Allied expedition to the north.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 21 July 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

In the early 1940s, a fierce battle unfolded to seize control of the ice-free, iron-ore port in northern Norway. The fortunes swung back and forth until the very end, resulting in a captivating and intricate narrative. This comprehensive book delves into both the naval engagements and the diverse array of Norwegian, British, Polish, French, and German units that engaged in the land campaign across northern Norway. Extensively detailed maps accompany the text, providing a clear and immersive guide to the events. Few other works on Narvik offer such comprehensive coverage of the forces involved in the conflict. From Gebirgsjägers to Guardsmen, Fallschirmjägers to Foreign Legionnaires, this book offers an impressive level of tactical detail, encompassing even the company command level. It also sheds light on the strategic complexities surrounding the entire Allied expedition to the north. Among the naval clashes depicted in this action-packed story are the intense destroyer battles in the fjords, the sinking of the formidable aircraft carrier HMS Glorious, and the pivotal roles played by the renowned battlecruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau in the fighting. The land battles are equally dramatic, encompassing amphibious landings, sabotage operations, commando raids, daring ski missions, and a rare parachute insertion by Gebirgsjäger troops. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Second World War, military history, and the intense battles that unfolded in the frozen landscapes of northern Norway.

Weight: 308g
Dimension: 185 x 248 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472849106