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Battle of Midtskogen
1940 • Innlandet Hinterhalt
Historical Overview
Repelling a Ger. paratrooper thrust toward the King.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Norw. victory.
Norway
- Commander: Olaf Helset
- Strength: ca. 100
- Casualties: gering
German Army
- Commander: Eberhard Spiller †
- Strength: ca. 100
- Casualties: ca. 9
Strategic Context
Protecting the Norwegian King from capture.
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