Overview
A lesser-known event during World War II, the sinking of the Bl�cher is key part of naval history that marked the beginning of the Norwegian Campaign. The Sinking of the Bl�cher is a comprehensive investigation into why the German cruiser, named for Gebhard Leberecht von Bl�cher (Prussian victor of the Battle of Waterloo), was approaching Oslo on the night of 9th April 1940, why and how she was sunk, and the ramifications and significance of the event. The book also explores the influence of the British government and military on the reasons behind Operation Weser�bung, the German invasion of Norway. This book is a methodical, unbiased compilation of primary sources and archival material. It details the sequence of events leading to the sinking of the Bl�cher, the flagship of the force that was to seize Oslo, from setting sail for Norway, to evading British submarines in the Skagerrak, and finally sinking to the bottom of the Dr�bak Narrows after being struck by Oscarsborg fortress gunfire and torpedoes. The text, which connects intricate accounts of the attacks, paints a picture of the sinking and explains the politics behind the military operations, and the result of the sinking which enabled King Haakon and his government to escape to Britain, join the Allies and continue the resistance from there. Simultaneously, the primary source material individualizes the sailors and military personnel involved.
Full Product Details
Author: Tor J�rgen Melien ,
Geirr Haarr ,
Ulf Bjorklund
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Imprint: Tantor Audio
ISBN: 9798212955683
Publication Date: 27 June 2023
Audience:
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Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Tor Jorgen Melien is a Kommandorkaptein (Ret.) (Commander SG) from the Norwegian Navy and has a Cand Philol degree in history from the University of Oslo. He served in the Coast Artillery, including Oscarsborg Fortress during the Cold War. In addition, he served as Commander at Bolaerne Fort and acting Commander at Rauoy Fort, all part of the events described in his book with Geirr Haarr, The Sinking of the Blucher. Later he worked at The Defence Staff, at the Ministry of Defence, and at NATO SHAPE in Belgium. Melien has been editor for the Norwegian Military Journal. Since 2008 he has been working as historian and research scientist at the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies. Geirr Haarr has written several books, including No Room for Mistakes and The Gathering Storm. Ulf Bjorklund was born and raised in Boden, northern Sweden. Ulf studied acting and worked internationally with a theater company for twenty years. He has also done some on-screen work. When not narrating, he composes music and enjoys photography.
