Battle of Dombås (1940 AD)

Battle of Dombås took place in 1940 AD during Norwegian Campaign.

Battle facts

• Year: 1940 AD
• Date: 1940-04-19
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Norwegian Campaign
• Commanders (A): 14–17 April:, Ivar Navelsaker, 17–19 April:, Arne Sunde
• Commanders (B): Herbert Schmidt
• Casualties: approx. 17
• Outcome: Norwegian victory German Fallschirmjäger company blocks the north–south and west–east rail and road systems for five days before surrendering
• Coordinates: 62.076°, 9.128°

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