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No. 5 Norwegian Troop at Kapelsche Veer https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5246-no-5-norwegian-troop-at-kapelsche-veer.html On the night to the 13th of January, Kapelse Veer was attacked with support from armour and artillery on the mainland. No 5 Troop was now attached to No 47 Royal Marine Commando. A Polish company were to secure the bridgehead, while a main force of 5 troops of the Royal Marine Commandos attacked on the left flank. No 5 Troop and one troop from No 47 provided a diversionary attack on the right flank. The attack was unsuccessful, and the attackers had to withdraw after 8-10 hours of bitter fighting. Lieutenant Smith, Petter Hopen, Olav Bjørndalen and Bernt Myrvåg from No 5 Troop were killed during the operation. ]]> fredvogels Mon, 28 May 2012 13:34:13 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5246-no-5-norwegian-troop-at-kapelsche-veer.html No. 5 Norwegian Troops attached to the Norwegian MTB flotilla https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5247-no-5-norwegian-troops-attached-to-the-norwegian-mtb-flotilla.html In the period January - June 1944 the entire unit was attached to the Norwegian MTB flotilla at Shetland. ]]> fredvogels Mon, 28 May 2012 13:34:13 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5247-no-5-norwegian-troops-attached-to-the-norwegian-mtb-flotilla.html No. 5 Norwegian Troops landing at Westkapelle https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5248-no-5-norwegian-troops-landing-at-westkapelle.html The landing at Westkapelle was conducted on the 1st of November under heavy bombardment, lasting from 10:30 to 16:00. 4 Special Service Brigade suffered heavy losses. No 5 troop had 3 killed, 10 wounded and one man missing. 41st Royal Marines now advanced, throwing the Germans back towards Domburg. One company of the 41st plus No 10 Commando was left in Westkapelle to secure the western flank through the night. ]]> fredvogels Mon, 28 May 2012 13:34:13 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5248-no-5-norwegian-troops-landing-at-westkapelle.html No. 5 Norwegian Troops attacked a German battery https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5249-no-5-norwegian-troops-attacked-a-german-battery.html On the 3rd of November, No 5 Troop attacked a German battery in their area. Location? The battery was taken after two hours, 211 prisoners taken. Major Rolf Hauge was wounded during the attack, and lieutenant Gausland assumed command. The company was ordered back to consolidate nearer Domburg, and the next day was held in reserve as No. 10 Commando attacked to secure the positions taken the day before. ]]> fredvogels Mon, 28 May 2012 13:34:13 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5249-no-5-norwegian-troops-attacked-a-german-battery.html No. 5 Norwegian Troops rushed to Domburg https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5250-no-5-norwegian-troops-landing-rushed-to-domburg.html No. 5 Norwegian Troops was rushed to Domburg to take the forward positions the 41st had been holding. ]]> fredvogels Mon, 28 May 2012 13:34:13 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5250-no-5-norwegian-troops-landing-rushed-to-domburg.html No. 5 Norwegian Troops transfered to Oosterhout https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5251-no-5-norwegian-troops-transfered-to-oosterhout.html By the end of November, No 5 Troop had been transfered to Bergen op Zoom to prepare for an attack on North Beveland. The attack never happened, and the commandos were next transfered to Breda, then to Oosterhout where they arrived on the 23rd of December. ]]> fredvogels Mon, 28 May 2012 13:34:13 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5251-no-5-norwegian-troops-transfered-to-oosterhout.html No. 5 Norwegian Troops at Geertruidenberg https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5252-no-5-norwegian-troops-at-geertruidenberg.html No 5 Troop was now moved to the front at Geertruidenberg by the river Maas. Their task was patroling behind enemy lines over the river and on the heavily fortified island Kapelsche Veer in the river. On the 12th of January, they received more personnell, 12 men under command of lieutenant Gabriel Smith. ]]> fredvogels Mon, 28 May 2012 13:34:13 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5252-no-5-norwegian-troops-at-geertruidenberg.html No. 5 Norwegian Troops for reorganization and training. https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5253-no-5-norwegian-troops-for-reorganization-and-training-.html After the unsuccessful attack on Kapelsche Veer, No 5 Troop was again transfered to Bergen op Zoom for reorganization and training. Their next planned mission was participation in the Rhine crossing. ]]> fredvogels Mon, 28 May 2012 13:34:13 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5253-no-5-norwegian-troops-for-reorganization-and-training-.html No. 5 Norwegian Troops back to Eastbourne https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5254-no-5-norwegian-troops-back-to-eastbourne.html To their surprise, the men were now transfered to Brügge and on the 9th of February returned to Eastbourne ]]> fredvogels Mon, 28 May 2012 13:34:13 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5254-no-5-norwegian-troops-back-to-eastbourne.html No. 5 Norwegian Troops transferred to Brugge https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5255-no-5-norwegian-troops-transferred-to-brugge.html To their surprise, the men were now transfered to Brügge and on the 9th of February returned to Eastbourne ]]> fredvogels Mon, 28 May 2012 13:34:13 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5255-no-5-norwegian-troops-transferred-to-brugge.html No. 5 Norwegian Troops were flown into Stockholm https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5256-no-5-norwegian-troops-landing-at-westkapelle.html On the 1st of May, they were flown into Stockholm - in civillian. ]]> fredvogels Mon, 28 May 2012 13:34:13 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5256-no-5-norwegian-troops-landing-at-westkapelle.html No. 5 Norwegian Troops at Domburg https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5257-no-5-norwegian-troops-at-domburg.html This memorial has been placed on the open space at the rise of the boulevard of Schagen at Domburg. Belgian and Norwegian troops participated in the amphibious landing near Westkapelle as a unit of the 41 Royal marine Commando on 1 November, 1944. The target of this operation was to occupy the strip of land from Westkapelle to Breezand. They had eliminate the German coastal batteries near Westkapelle, Domburg and Oostkapelle. On November 4th, the Belgian and Norwegian units arrived in Domburg. They conquered several batteries and cleared the area of German soldiers which has cost many lives. Monument for the memory to the Norwegian commandos of No.5 Troops/10 Cdo and the liasonofficers of the 52ste Division, which fought for the release of Walcheren in November 1944.

Til minne om de norske
commandosoldatene i Na. Troop 5 / 10 Cdo
liaisonoffiserene i og 52 nd Division
kjempet sum for å frigjøre
Walcheren i november 1944.

In memory of the Norwegian
Command `s No.5 Troop / 10 Cdo
and the liaison officers of the 52nd Division,
who fought for the liberation of
Walcheren in november 1944.
Names of the victims on the backside of the monument:
Falt i camp

Korporal Olav Bjørndalen
Menig Ola Christophersen
Korporal Ivar Marius Haga
Menig Peter Emil hopen
Menig Lars Hovstad
Menig Leif Ludvík Larsen
Menig Bernt Myrvåg
Menig Sverre Røsland
Fenrik Gabriel Smith
Løytnant Alf Kristian Solbu
nbsp; ]]>
fredvogels Mon, 28 May 2012 13:34:13 +0100 https://backtonormandy.org/the-history/other-countries/contingent-norway/no-5-norwegian-troops/5257-no-5-norwegian-troops-at-domburg.html