Narvik 1940

David Greentree graduated in History at York before completing an MA in War Studies at King’s College London and qualifying as a lecturer in Further Education. In 1995 he accepted a commission in the Royal Air Force and has served in a variety of locations, including Afghanistan and Oman. He has written several books for Osprey, focusing on British military history and World War II.

• ORIGINS OF THE CAMPAIGNCHRONOLOGYOPPOSING COMMANDERSAlliedGermanOPPOSING FORCESAlliedGermanOrders of battleOPPOSING PLANSAlliedGermanTHE BATTLE OF NARVIKThe German landing and the naval battles, 10–13 April 1940German deployments and tacticsThe Allied landings at NarvikGratangen, 24–25 April 1940BeisfjordGressdalen and Roasme, 1–13 May 1940The Bjerkvik landing, 13 May 1940Stautner on the Litlebalak position, 22 May 1940KubergThe Orneset landing and Beisfjord, 28 May 1940Defending the ore railwayPoint 620 and HaugfjellBodøStien, 17–18 May 1940Pothus, 25–26 May 1940The Allied evacuationAFTERMATHConclusionBIBLIOGRAPHYINDEX

The author has done a great job of covering this topic in great detail, looking at both sides of the conflict covering tactics, commanders, troops on the ground and equipment. He also takes a detailed look at some of battles which includes some of the naval skirmishes. Anyone thinking of recreating parts of this conflict on the tabletop, then this is an ideal companion to pick up. You’ll definitely find plenty of background information that will provide a plethora of ideas to re-create.