Episode 17-The fall of Denmark and Norway.

The History of WWII Podcast

Ray Harris Jr

Education, History, Society & Culture

4.4 • 4.6K Ratings

🗓️ 2 January 2012

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Landlocked Denmark surrenders, but Norway resists. The British try to help but are not organized or equipped properly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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