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At the outset of World War II in September 1939, Denmark declared itself neutral, but that neutrality did not prevent Nazi Germany from occupying the country almost immediately after the outbreak of war; the occupation lasted until Germany's defeat. The decision to occupy Denmark was taken in Berlin on 17 December 1939. [1]
Denmark was subject to German occupation during World War Two (1940-45). The Danish government cooperated with the occupiers to start with, but a resistance movement grew and civil unrest occurred. On 4 May 1945 it was announced on British radio that the German troops in Denmark had surrendered.
The German invasion of Denmark (German: Operation Weserübung – Süd), was the German attack on Denmark on 9 April 1940, during the Second World War. The attack was a prelude to the invasion of Norway (German: Weserübung Nord, 9 April – 10 June 1940).
The final part of the world war era in Danish history was defined by the German occupation during the Second World War. These ‘five evil years’, which is how the occupation period from 9 April 1940 to 4 May 1945 is often described, had an enormous impact on post-war national and democratic identity.
12 maj 2014 · On 9. april 1940 from early morning 4.15 until midday Denmark was invaded by Nazi German Army, Marine and Air Force. The German Government gave the Danish Government an ultimatum of total surrender – if not the German Air Force would destroy the capital of Copenhagen by bombing.
29 wrz 2024 · World War II, one of the most transformative periods in human history, had a profound impact on Denmark. From April 1940 to May 1945, the Danish people endured occupation by Nazi Germany, leading to significant changes in the country’s political, social, and cultural landscape.
A guided tour at The Museum of Danish Resistance for grades 4–6 about the occupation of Denmark from 1940–1945 and the Danish resistance movement.
