Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
9. April 1940
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024
1. 9. April 1940 Marker
9. april 1940
Satt regjeringen samlet
på utenriksminister
Halvdan Kohts
kontor i 3. etasje
Hitlers sendemann
mottok norges første
nei til underkastelse
On the morning of April 9, 1940 -
The government gathered in the 3rd floor office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Halvdan Kohts.
Hitler's messenger received Norway's first refusal to submission.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel, Krigen 1940-45.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • 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 April 9, 1940.
Location. 59° 54.839′ N, 10° 43.704′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. It is on Victoria Terrasse, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Victoria Terrasse 7, Oslo 0251, Norway. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, in Scandinavia, in the Nordic Countries, in the Schengen Area, and in the Western World.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ingeniørenes Hus / Engineers Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Club 7 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Oslo Sjømannsforening / Oslo Seamen’s Association
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1. 9. April (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel).
Excerpt (in translation): In the days and hours before the night of 9 April, the Norwegian authorities were most concerned about a possible British action in Norwegian waters and overlooked the reports of a possible invasion from Germany. At the same time, the government had strengthened the border guard in Finnmark to stand stronger against a possible Soviet attack, with the result that Norway was, so to speak, unprepared for a German attack.(Submitted on August 1, 2024.)
The German attack was history's first integrated air, sea and land attack under one command, that of General Nikolaus von Falkenhorst. The attack was planned as a surprise attack where the Norwegian government was only to be informed after the attack was underway.
Early in the morning of 9 April, German envoy Curt Bräuer arrived and presented his ultimatum of unconditional surrender. The government, led by Foreign Minister Halvdan Koht, rejected the envoy's demands. "Then there will be a fight, andnothing can save you", replied Bräuer. The reply was: "We don't bow down voluntarily. The fight is already underway.”Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 20242. 9. April 1940 Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here just to the right of the entrance of the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
2. Operation Weserübung (Wikipedia).
Overview: Operation Weserübung (German: Unternehmen Weserübung, transl. Operation Weser Exercise, 9 April – 10 June 1940) was the invasion of Denmark and Norway by Nazi Germany during the Second World War and the opening operation of the Norwegian Campaign.(Submitted on August 1, 2024.)
Additional keywords. blå skilt
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024
3. 9. April 1940 Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 1, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
