Danish humanitarian aid to Norway during World War II
Encyclopedia
Danish humanitarian aid to Norway during World War II, in Norway called and in Denmark called , resulted in 32,000 tons of food supplies from Denmark to occupied Norway
. The aid was initiated in 1941, after the formation of Den norske damekomité in Copenhagen. Among the central organizers in Denmark were Carl
and Borghild Hammerich
.
Occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany
The occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany started with the German invasion of Norway on April 9, 1940, and ended on May 8, 1945, after the capitulation of German forces in Europe. Throughout this period, Norway was continuously occupied by the Wehrmacht...
. The aid was initiated in 1941, after the formation of Den norske damekomité in Copenhagen. Among the central organizers in Denmark were Carl
Carl Hammerich
Carl Hammerich was a Danish naval officer and Admiral. During World War II he participated in the Danish humanitarian aid to Norway, and was involved in the process leading to the White Buses operation. He was married to Borghild Hammerich....
and Borghild Hammerich
Borghild Hammerich
Borghild Hammerich , born in Bergen, was a Norwegian philanthropist. She was married first to Danish admiral Carl Hammerich and later to musician Robert Riefling. During World War II she organized the Danish humanitarian aid to Norway . She was decorated Commander with Star of the Royal Norwegian...
.