APRIL 1944
| Day | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
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1
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Knut Haugland “Primus” narrowly escapes capture at hospital where he had operated a radio station since January. | |
|
1
|
Linge-man Tor Stenersen shot trying to escape from Akershus. He died next day. | |
|
3
|
Altafjord – British aircraft bomb and severely damage the newly repaired “Tirpitz” | |
|
12
|
Bergen – British mini-submarine, (X-craft) damages German ship. The real target was the floating dock at Laksevåg. | |
|
12
|
Proclamation from Home Front Leadership outlining their six objectives at liberation. | |
|
19
|
Start of huge campaign by Co-ordination Committee against Labour Service | |
|
20
|
Bergen – A freighter loaded with dynamite exploded causing extensive damage. As this day was Hitler’s birthday, sabotage was suspected. | |
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28
|
Lillestrøm – British air-raid against Kjeller causes damages and deaths. |
■ 1944 / Timeline / Last Updated November 27, 2013 by Geronimo Gando /