"This has been another highly readable account by the author. His research includes many sources translated into English for the first time. It is a subject that I have read about previously, yet found much new information included. Highly recommended." Read the full review [link=https://historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/04/battle-for-norway.html]here[/link]
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From the laying of minefields to the early tactics of protecting merchant shipping from U-boats. The wide-ranging subjects that are covered and the vast amount of information in the many Appendices makes this book a valuable resource for both readers and researchers. Another fascinating read from Mr Haarr. Read the full review [link=https://historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-gathering-storm.html]here[/link]
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Read the review [link=https://winstonchurchillblog.wordpress.com/2023/10/04/book-review-the-crusading-general-the-life-of-general-sir-bernard-paget-gcb-dso-mc/ ]here[/link]
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"This hardback book is the saga of Norway’s Merchant Fleet in the Second World War. It is a splendidly researched addition to Second World War maritime history and is claimed to be the first detailed account in English of Norway’s critical contribution to the Allies’ war effort."
International Federation of Shipmasters’ Associations Newsletter - Number 64, May 2023

This offering from Pen and Sword is a very nice addition to the Images of War series, as it covers a period of the war in an area that is largely ignored. I appreciate the authors attempts to provide written introductions to the chapters, as it does help to add context into what you are going to look at. Something Philip Jowett does particularly well are the captions for the photographs, as the level of detail provided I found pleasing. Read the full review [link=https://armorama.com/news/narvik-and-the-norwegian-campaign-1940]here[/link]
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