Chronology of World War II

April 1940

Thursday, April 11th


Air Operations, Europe

6 Wellingtons attack Stavanger-Sola airfield. 1 is lost in the first daylight raid on a continental target.

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Norway

A new Commander in Chief, Gen Otto Ruge, is appointed for the Norwegian Army. He replaces Gen Krisian Laake, who has resigned.

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