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TIL about the Battle of Drøbak Sound. Under cover of darkness, the Nazis sent their best ship to blockade Oslo, capture the king, and force Norway's surrender. It was foiled by a raggedy training fort and a bold decision to fire on the unidentified ships (video from movie, The Kings Choice)

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