Denmark in World War II
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At the outset of World War II in September 1939, Denmark declared itself neutral, but that neutrality did not prevent Nazi Germany from occupying the country soon after the outbreak of war; the occupa
Headquarters of the Schalburg Corps, a Danish SS unit, after 1943. The occupied building is the lodge of the Danish Order of Freemasons located on Blegdamsvej, Copenhagen
Danish soldiers man an anti-aircraft gun, 1940. All wear the distinctive Danish helmet.
Danish Prime Minister Thorvald Stauning addresses the Rigsdagen in Christiansborg Palace on the day of the invasion.
DNSAP's parade at Rådhuspladsen 17 November 1940. The parade was held in connection with DNSAP's attempt to seize power.
Nazi Germany invaded Denmark on 9 April 1940, during the Second World War. The attack was a prelude to the invasion of Norway.
Denmark in World War II
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Tysk afspærring af Østerbrogade i København ved Østerport Station
9. April 1940 i Åbenrå
Dansk stilling i den sydlige udkant af Åbenrå