APRIL 1945
| Day | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Milorg advises London of German plans to destroy N. industry and communications in the event of a withdrawal. | ||
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2
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Bernadotte met Himmler again and got permission to move “women and sick” | |
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5
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Vaihingen Concentration Camp 15 Norwegian. prisoners picked up, including Trygve Bratteli, later Prime Minister of Norway. | |
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7
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Ravensbrϋck: 186 Scandinavian women boarded “White Busses” | |
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11
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Porsgrunn: Allied aircraft attack Herøya Factory. | |
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12
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London: Swedish Government refuse Norwegian request for military aid when the German forces in Norway surrender. | |
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17
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Asker: After three year’s “house arrest” Bishop Berggrav “escapes” to Oslo | |
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19
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Count Bernadotte finally received permission to repatriate Scandinavian prisoners | |
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20
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Terboven sends telegram to Hitler promising “fight to the death” | |
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25
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Tønsberg: British bombers destroy oil refinery at Valløy. Many civilians killed and wounded. | |
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26
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German forces attack Milorg bases “Elg” and “Bjørn West | Home Bases |
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30
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Berlin: Hitler commits suicide. He named Admiral Dönitz as his successor. |
■ 1945 / Timeline / Last Updated November 27, 2013 by Geronimo Gando /