The Norwegian campaign was an attempted Allied occupation of northern Norway, during the early stages of World War II. Some early stages of the Allied operation preceded the German invasion and occupation of the Norwegian mainland on 8 April 1940. Planned as Operation Wilfred and Plan R 4, while the German attack was feared but had not happened, HMS Renown set out from Scapa Flow for the Vestfjorden with twelve destroyers on 4 April. British and German naval forces met at the first Battle of Nar

🎄 Why does Norway send London a Christmas tree every year? It’s not just festive. It’s history. During World War II, Norway was occupied by Nazi Germany. The Norwegian government-in-exile was based in London, and Britain supported Norway’s resistance, navy, and sailors throughout the war. In 1947, Norway began sending London a Christmas tree as a thank-you, and they’ve done it every year since. The tree stands in Trafalgar Square, decorated in traditional Norwegian style, as a living symbol of