ww2 GERMAN Pendant WWII Battles of Narvik 9 April 1940 Luftwaffe AIR FORCE Army

Description: ww2 GERMAN Pendant WWII Battles of Narvik 9 April 1940 Luftwaffe AIR FORCE Shield Silver Plated Bronze 18x8x4 mm 0.73 g №526.The Battles of Narvik were fought from 9 April to 8 June 1940, as a naval battle in Ofotfjord and as a land battle in the mountains surrounding the north Norwegian town of Narvik, as part of the Norwegian Campaign of the Second World War. The two naval battles in Ofotfjord on 10 April and 13 April were fought between the British Royal Navy and the German Kriegsmarine, while the two-month land campaign was fought by Norwegian, French, British, and Polish troops against German mountain troops, shipwrecked Kriegsmarine sailors, and German paratroopers (Fallschirmjäger) from the 7th Air Division. Although defeated at sea off Narvik, losing control of the town of Narvik and being pushed back towards the Swedish border, the Germans eventually prevailed because of the Allied evacuation from Norway in June 1940 following the Battle of France. Narvik provided an ice-free harbour in the North Atlantic for iron ore transported by rail from Kiruna in Sweden. Both sides in the war had an interest in securing this iron supply for themselves and denying it to the enemy, thereby setting the stage for one of the biggest battles since the Invasion of Poland. Prior to the German invasion, British forces had considered Narvik as a possible landing point for an expedition to help Finland in the Winter War. Such an expedition also had the potential of taking control of the Swedish mines and opening up the Baltic for the Allies. 1'' (Inch) = 25.4 mm Perfect item for museum or YOUR private collection !Collectibles and antiques - the best investment! * * * * * * *See my other items!For items with a price BUY it NOW boldly offer your price!+ individual discounts for dealers! * * * * * * *Registered mail with tracking number. NOT combine shipping with another items!The cost of delivery of large and heavy items - depends on the total weight and size.eBay will add (when you pay) customs and import duties/tax for your country or state.* * * * * * *Any questions? No problem! Write me!(Please write your questions BEFORE your bid) Please, add me to your favorite seller - you will not regret!Most of the rare items list from $0.01 ! Where else will you find such interesting items as not in my store? :)

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