Episode 14 - Bomber Command in the Norwegian Campaign, 1940

Jane is flying solo again this week so this is quite a short one!
In this episode she discusses the Norwegian campaign from April to June 1940, which is often overlooked in the history of Bomber Command and World War II.
Bomber Command's role in the campaign included bombing German air bases, attacking Kriegsmarine shipping, and mine laying. However, the operations were hampered by limited resources, inexperienced crews, and challenging terrain. The bombing raids were largely ineffective, and losses were high. The Norwegian campaign ended in failure, leading to the evacuation of Allied troops. The episode highlights the challenges faced by Bomber Command and sets the stage for the upcoming Battle of Britain.

Further reading:
The Bomber Command War Diaries, by Martin Middlebrook and Chris Everitt

Enemy Coast Ahead, by Guy Gibson

The German Invasion of Norway, by Geir Haar

Anatomy of a Campaign: The British Fiasco in Norway, 1940 by John Kiszely

Norway in the Second World War: Politics Society and Conflict, by Ole Kristian Grimnes 

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