Battle of Drøbak Sound (1940 AD)

Battle of Drøbak Sound took place in 1940 AD during Norwegian Campaign.

Battle facts

Year: 1940 AD
Date: 1940-04-09
Era: Modern
Conflict: Norwegian Campaign
Commanders (A): Birger Eriksen
Commanders (B): Oskar Kummetz, August Thiele, Erwin Engelbrecht
Casualties: approx. 800
Outcome: Norwegian victory German invasion force delayed Evacuation of the Norwegian Parliament, Royal Family, and gold reserve
Coordinates: 59.701°, 10.593°