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Battle of Dombås
1940 • Innlandet Luftlande-Op
A shot down Junkers Ju-52 transport aircraft at Dombås.
Author: Norge i Krig - Bind 1: Overfall, by Ole Kristian Grimnes, Oslo 1984.License:PD
Historical Overview
Ger. paratroopers used to block railway hubs.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Norw. victory.
Norway
- Commander: Arne Erland
- Strength: ca. 350
- Casualties: ca. 6
German Paratroopers
- Commander: Herbert Schmidt
- Strength: 185 Mann
- Casualties: ca. 150 (Gef.)
Strategic Context
Preventing Allied reinforcements from Åndalsnes.
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