Question 1

What was the German code name for the invasion of Denmark in World War II?

Accepted Answer

The German invasion of Denmark was code-named 'Weserübung-Süd' (Weser Exercise-South), part of the larger 'Weserübung' operation that also included Norway.

Question 2

What surprising military units were actually common in World War II?

Accepted Answer

Bicycle infantry units were quite common in many countries during WWII, including Germany and Japan, which used about 50,000 bicycle troops to conquer Singapore from Britain.

Question 3

What weapons did Danish forces use during the invasion on April 9, 1940?

Accepted Answer

Danish motorcycle units used the 20mm Madsen Autocannon M/38 mounted on Nimbus motorcycles, while infantry used the Madsen Recoil Gun, both exported by Danish company Disa.

Question 4

Is it true that Germany cleared the invasion of Denmark with the Danish government in advance?

Accepted Answer

No, this is a myth. Historians have found no evidence in Danish or German archives of any pre-invasion agreement between the governments.

Question 5

What were the Danish military casualties during the German invasion on April 9, 1940?

Accepted Answer

Danish military casualties were precisely documented: 16 dead (11 army soldiers, 3 border guards, 2 air force pilots) and 21 wounded, with less than 10 civilian casualties.

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