Arnfinn Moland
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Arnfinn Moland is a Norwegian
historian.
He was born in Kvinesdal
. He finished his secondary education in Flekkefjord
in 1970, served in His Majesty the King's Guard
from 1973 to 1974, and graduated from the University of Oslo
with the cand.philol. degree in 1977. His master's thesis was Prissubsider eller støtte? Striden om melkeparagrafen 1972. From 1977 to 1978 he took a pedagogical education. He was also active in athletics. Representing Kvinesdal IL, he achieved a long jump
of 6.91 metres in July 1978 at Lovisenlund
in Larvik
. He had 14.34 metres in the triple jump
, achieved in July 1978 at Stovnerbanen in Oslo
.
Moland was hired as a researcher by Norway's Resistance Museum
in 1978. From 1993 to 1997 he worked for the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies
. He was the director of Norway's Resistance Museum from 1995, from 1998 with the title of associate professor.
His first major book was Hjemmefront, volume six of the series Norge i krig. The volume was released in 1987 together with Ivar Kraglund. In 1997 he released "Strengt hemmelig". Norsk etterretningsteneste 1945-1970, about Norwegian intelligence, together with Olav Riste
. In the same year he released Milorg i Stor-Oslo. Distrikt 13s historie together with Terje Diesen, about the Greater Oslo district of Milorg
. In 1999 followed Over grensen? Hjemmefrontens likvidasjoner under den tyske okkupasjonen av Norge 1940-1945 about Norwegian liquidations of Nazi collaborators. This book has been described as a contrast to Egil Ulateig's book Med rett til å drepe.
He also contributed to film. He was a screenwriter and co-director of the film Rapport fra "Nr. 24" about Gunnar Sønsteby
. The book Gunnar Sønsteby. 24 kapitler i Kjakans liv followed in 2004. In 2008 Moland published the book Max Manus. Film og virkelighet, which followed the release of the film Max Manus
. Exploring the relationship between the film and the real-life Max Manus
, the book was written together with the film's screenwriter Thomas Nordseth-Tiller
.
Moland has not been entirely uncontroversial as a historian. In 2000 he accused Norwegian newspapers of printing untrue stories about the Norwegian resistance movement
, because "relatives of Nasjonal Samling symphatizers" sat as editors in these newspapers. The statement was sharply criticized by editors such as Harald Stanghelle
, Steinar Hansson and Gudleiv Forr
.
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
historian.
He was born in Kvinesdal
Kvinesdal
Kvinesdal is a municipality in the county of Vest-Agder, Norway.Kvinesdal was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 . Feda was separated from Kvinesdal on 1 January 1900 but again merged with Kvinesdal on 1 January 1963. Fjotland was also merged with Kvinesdal on that date...
. He finished his secondary education in Flekkefjord
Flekkefjord
is a town and municipality in the county of Vest-Agder, Norway.The town of Flekkefjord was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 . The rural municipalities of Bakke, Gyland, Hidra, and Nes were merged with Flekkefjord on 1 January 1965.Flekkefjord is the westernmost town of the...
in 1970, served in His Majesty the King's Guard
Hans Majestet Kongens Garde
Hans Majestet Kongens Garde is a battalion of the Norwegian Army. The battalion has two main roles; it serves as the Norwegian King's bodyguards, guarding the royal residences and Akershus Fortress in Oslo, and is also the main infantry unit responsible for the defence of...
from 1973 to 1974, and graduated from the University of Oslo
University of Oslo
The University of Oslo , formerly The Royal Frederick University , is the oldest and largest university in Norway, situated in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. The university was founded in 1811 and was modelled after the recently established University of Berlin...
with the cand.philol. degree in 1977. His master's thesis was Prissubsider eller støtte? Striden om melkeparagrafen 1972. From 1977 to 1978 he took a pedagogical education. He was also active in athletics. Representing Kvinesdal IL, he achieved a long jump
Long jump
The long jump is a track and field event in which athletes combine speed, strength, and agility in an attempt to leap as far as possible from a take off point...
of 6.91 metres in July 1978 at Lovisenlund
Lovisenlund
Lovisenlund is a multi-purpose stadium in Larvik, Norway.It is the home ground of Larvik Turn. The record attendance is about 17,000, from a 1956 match between Larvik Turn and Fredrikstad FK. It was used for the Norwegian football cup final of 1931, when Odd played Mjøndalen IF. The venue hosted...
in Larvik
Larvik
is a city and municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Larvik. Larvik kommune - has about 41 364 inhabitants and covers 530 km2....
. He had 14.34 metres in the triple jump
Triple jump
The triple jump is a track and field sport, similar to the long jump, but involving a “hop, bound and jump” routine, whereby the competitor runs down the track and performs a hop, a bound and then a jump into the sand pit.The triple jump has its origins in the Ancient Olympics and has been a...
, achieved in July 1978 at Stovnerbanen in Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
.
Moland was hired as a researcher by Norway's Resistance Museum
Norway's Resistance Museum
Norway's Resistance Museum also known as the Norwegian Home Front Museum is a museum located at the Akershus Fortress in Oslo.The museum collection focuses on Norwegian resistance during the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany from 1940 to 1945. The museum displays equipment, photos and documents...
in 1978. From 1993 to 1997 he worked for the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies
Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies
The Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies is a defence research institute based in Oslo, Norway. It was established in 1980.It is a politically independent institute, subordinate to the Norwegian Defence Education Centre within the Norwegian Armed Forces...
. He was the director of Norway's Resistance Museum from 1995, from 1998 with the title of associate professor.
His first major book was Hjemmefront, volume six of the series Norge i krig. The volume was released in 1987 together with Ivar Kraglund. In 1997 he released "Strengt hemmelig". Norsk etterretningsteneste 1945-1970, about Norwegian intelligence, together with Olav Riste
Olav Riste
Olav Riste is a Norwegian historian.His research focus has been on international and national security, and military history. He is a member of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters....
. In the same year he released Milorg i Stor-Oslo. Distrikt 13s historie together with Terje Diesen, about the Greater Oslo district of Milorg
Milorg
Milorg was the main Norwegian resistance movement in World War II....
. In 1999 followed Over grensen? Hjemmefrontens likvidasjoner under den tyske okkupasjonen av Norge 1940-1945 about Norwegian liquidations of Nazi collaborators. This book has been described as a contrast to Egil Ulateig's book Med rett til å drepe.
He also contributed to film. He was a screenwriter and co-director of the film Rapport fra "Nr. 24" about Gunnar Sønsteby
Gunnar Sønsteby
Gunnar Fridtjof Thurmann Sønsteby DSO was a member of the Norwegian resistance movement during the German occupation of Norway in World War II...
. The book Gunnar Sønsteby. 24 kapitler i Kjakans liv followed in 2004. In 2008 Moland published the book Max Manus. Film og virkelighet, which followed the release of the film Max Manus
Max Manus (film)
Max Manus is a Norwegian 2008 biographic war film based on the real events of the life of resistance fighter Max Manus . The story follows Manus from the Winter War against the Soviet Union, through the outbreak of World War II and the German occupation of Norway until peacetime in 1945...
. Exploring the relationship between the film and the real-life Max Manus
Max Manus
Maximo Guillermo "Max" Manus DSO, MC & Bar was a Norwegian resistance fighter during World War II.Manus was born in Bergen to a Norwegian father and a Danish mother...
, the book was written together with the film's screenwriter Thomas Nordseth-Tiller
Thomas Nordseth-Tiller
Thomas Nordseth-Tiller was a Norwegian screenwriter. He was behind the 2008 film Max Manus, which was widely viewed and discussed.-Career:...
.
Moland has not been entirely uncontroversial as a historian. In 2000 he accused Norwegian newspapers of printing untrue stories about the Norwegian resistance movement
Norwegian resistance movement
The Norwegian resistance to the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany began after Operation Weserübung in 1940 and ended in 1945. It took several forms:...
, because "relatives of Nasjonal Samling symphatizers" sat as editors in these newspapers. The statement was sharply criticized by editors such as Harald Stanghelle
Harald Stanghelle
Harald Stanghelle is a Norwegian newspaper editor.He was born in Vaksdal. His first role was that of editor of Vaksdalsnytt at the age of 19. He was then a journalist in Arbeiderbladet from 1982 to 1991, and in Aftenposten from 1991...
, Steinar Hansson and Gudleiv Forr
Gudleiv Forr
Gudleiv Forr is a Norwegian journalist and political commentator.He hails from Inderøy. He worked in Dagbladet for his entire career; from 1968 to his retirement in 2007. In 2001 he was awarded the Gullpennen prize by the Norwegian Riksmål Association.He has a cand.philol. degree...
.