Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Milorg
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 8, 2024
1. Milorg Marker
gjennomførte
Milorg
en storaksjon mot
jernbanen i Sør-Norge
Hovedkontoret til NSB
lå her og ble totalt
ødelagt ved sabotasje
utført av
Oslogjengen
On March 14, 1945, Milorg carried out a major action against the rail system in southern Norway. The main office of the NSB (=Norges Statsbaner - “Norwegian State Railways”) was located here and was totally destroyed by sabotage performed by the Oslogjengen (“Oslo gang”).
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel, Krigen 1940-45.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 14, 1945.
Location. 59° 54.747′ N, 10° 45.018′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. It is on Biskop Gunnerus gate, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Biskop Gunnerus gate 3, Oslo 0155, Norway. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, in Scandinavia,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Folketeateret (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Østbanestasjonen / Eastern Rail Station (about 180 meters away); Brannvakten / Fire Watch (about 210 meters away); Carl 12 (about 210 meters away); Valgkirke / Electoral Church (about 210 meters away); Elise Sem (about 210 meters away); Jernrosene / Iron Roses (about 210 meters away); Bybrannen / City Fire (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.
Also see . . .
1. Milorg (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel, in Norwegian).
Excerpt (in translation): The most extensive manifestation of Milorg's striking power was "Operation Betongblanding" in March 1945. The aim was to paralyze railway traffic in southern Norway in order to make it difficult to transfer German soldiers to the battles on the continent. The action was put into action by order of General Eisenhower. Around 1,000 men were in action on March 14, 1945, in a series of sabotage actions against railway facilities(Submitted on July 25, 2024.)on both sides of the Oslofjord. However, the majority of the damage was quickly repaired.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 8, 20242. Milorg Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here on the brick wall, behind the group of women eating.
In Oslo, among other things, NSB's head office at Jernbanetorget was designated as a sabotage target. The “Oslo gang” under Gunnar Sønsteby's leadership carried out the action. The explosion split the building in two, and the headquarters was completely damaged. The building remains were removed, and the site was later developed with the Hotel Viking for the Winter Olympics in 1952.
2. Milorg (Wikipedia).
Overview: Milorg (abbreviation of militær organisasjon – military organization) was the main Norwegian resistance movement during World War II. Resistance work included intelligence gathering, sabotage, supply-missions, raids, espionage, transport of goods imported to the country, release of Norwegian prisoners and escort for citizens fleeing the border to neutral Sweden.(Submitted on July 25, 2024.)
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 517 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
