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Occupation of Copenhagen
1940 • Seeland Landung
Historical Overview
Coup de main by a Ger. transport ship; Danish surrender.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Ger. victory.
German Army
- Commander: Hans Graf v. Sponeck
- Strength: ca. 1.000
- Casualties: ca. 2
Denmark
- Commander: Christian X.
- Strength: ca. 2.000
- Casualties: ca. 16
Strategic Context
Securing the base for the Norwegian campaign.
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