Created by Tom Horn on 26 May 2009, Last Update on 26 May 2009

Operation Wilfred - 5 Apr 1940

Britain and France begin mining Norwegian waters. This operation is intended to prevent Germany from shipping iron ore from the region.

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Tags : Europe,Britain,France,Norway,Combat,Naval

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