JUNE 1944
| Day | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| June, thousands of young men who refused to register for Labour service fled into woods and countryside. Popularly known as “The boys in the woods”. | ||
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6
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Normandy: D-Day – Allied forces landed on Normandy beaches. Norwegian participation on land, sea and in the air. | |
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6
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Alta – Radio station “Ida” discovered by Gestapo – one of operators, Karl Rasmussen arrested but commits suicide in Tromsø | |
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8
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Oslo – Registration machine destroyed in sabotage of Norske Folk’s office. | |
|
9
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Oladalen, Nordland – Arrest of Linge leader Capt. Sjøberg leads to round-up of Resistance cells in county. | |
|
10
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Hønesfoss – Arrest of communist Resistance man leads to many further arrests | |
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11
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Etterstad – Radio operator Sverre Narvesen arrested | |
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13
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Valdres: Start of extensive German search for Resistance groups. | |
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19
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Oslo – Max Manus and Gregers Gram damage G. ship “Monte Rosa” | |
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29
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Oslo – Successful Linge actions against Lysaker and Verpen works | |
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30
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London: Crown-Prince Olav appointed CiC Norwegian Forces effectoved from July 1 |
■ 1944 / Timeline / Last Updated November 27, 2013 by Geronimo Gando /