The Directive
The directive instructs all commanding officers and military officials in the Ministry of Defence that they were to:
- Take up arms and fight courageously against each and every enemy who attempts to invade and conquer Norway.
- Know that once a mobilization order has been issued, it can not be recalled before each and every individual musters at his point of mobilization.
- Know that all orders, even those issued in the King’s name or the ministry’s name, which countermand the mobilization are phony and shall not be complied with.
- Recognize it is every man’s duty to resist, even though all may appear lost and others give up. Resistance shall be continued both at home and abroad.
- In the event of a partially successful or successful invasion, engage in both espionage and sabotage.
- In the event of capture, provide no information to the enemy while a prisoner of war.
The directive consists of four sections, which are summarized below:
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