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Episode 14 - Bomber Command in the Norwegian Campaign, 1940
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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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Thank you for listening! You can reach out to us on social media at @RAF_BomberPod (X) or @NeverMindTheDambusters (Instagram)
You can find out about James' research, articles, lectures and podcasts here .
You can read more about Jane's work on her website at https://www.justcuriousjane.com/, and listen to podcasts/media stuff here
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Manage episode 438001962 series 3565545
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
Send us a text
Please subscribe to Never Mind The Dambusters wherever you get your podcasts. You can support the show, and help us produce great content, by becoming a paid subscriber from just $3 a month here https://www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/support . Supporters receive invitations to participate in our recording sessions as an audience member.
Thank you for listening! You can reach out to us on social media at @RAF_BomberPod (X) or @NeverMindTheDambusters (Instagram)
You can find out about James' research, articles, lectures and podcasts here .
You can read more about Jane's work on her website at https://www.justcuriousjane.com/, and listen to podcasts/media stuff here
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