Battle of Horten Harbour (1940 AD)

Battle of Horten Harbour took place in 1940 AD during Operation Weserübung.

Battle facts

• Year: 1940 AD
• Date: 1940-04-09
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Operation Weserübung
• Commanders (A): J. Smith-Johansen
• Commanders (B): Siegfried Strelow, H. Wilcke
• Casualties: approx. 2 killed 10 wounded 1 minelayer damaged 1 minesweeper heavily damagedUnknown human losses 1 minesweeper sunk 1 minesweeper damaged 1 torpedo boat damaged
• Outcome: German victory
• Coordinates: 59.422°, 10.496°

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