List of Allied Forces in The Normandy Campaign - Free Norwegian Forces

Free Norwegian Forces

Approximately 1,950 Norwegian military personnel took part in the Normandy Campaign in separate Norwegian units or as part of other Allied units in addition to 45 civilian ships with approximately 1,000 men from Nortraship. The Norwegian units operated under British command and were therefore primarily employed in the Gold, Sword and Juno sectors.

Some of the participating units:

  • Air Force
    • 331 Squadron
    • 332 Squadron
  • Navy
    • 10 ships
      • HNoMS Stord
      • HNoMS Svenner
      • HNoMS Glaisdale
      • HNoMS Acantus
      • HNoMS Eglantine
      • HNoMS Rose
      • HNoMS Nordkapp
      • The Motorlaunches 128, 213 and 573

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