24 Apr 1940

Norway
  • The 6,503-ton merchant steamer Afrika, a German cargo ship previously captured by Norwegian torpedo boat Stegg, was scuttled by Norwegian troops during the Germans attempt at recapture at Ulvik, Norway. ww2dbase [Invasion of Denmark and Norway | Ulvik, Hardanger | HM]



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