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The Sinking of the Blücher: The Battle of Drøbak Narrows, April 1940
Authored by Geirr Haarr, Tor Jørgen Melien
Narrated by Ulf Bjorklund

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BOOK DESCRIPTION

A lesser-known event during World War II, the sinking of the Blücher is key part of naval history that marked the beginning of the Norwegian Campaign. The Sinking of the Blücher is a comprehensive investigation into why the German cruiser, named for Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher (Prussian victor of the Battle of Waterloo), was approaching Oslo on the night of 9th April 1940, why and how she was sunk, and the ramifications and significance of the event. The book also explores the influence of the British government and military on the reasons behind Operation Weserübung, the German invasion of Norway. This book is a methodical, unbiased compilation of primary sources and archival material. It details the sequence of events leading to the sinking of the Blücher, the flagship of the force that was to seize Oslo, from setting sail for Norway, to evading British submarines in the Skagerrak, and finally sinking to the bottom of the Drøbak Narrows after being struck by Oscarsborg fortress gunfire and torpedoes. The text, which connects intricate accounts of the attacks, paints a picture of the sinking and explains the politics behind the military operations, and the result of the sinking which enabled King Haakon and his government to escape to Britain, join the Allies and continue the resistance from there. Simultaneously, the primary source material individualizes the sailors and military personnel involved.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Geirr Haarr has written several books, including No Room for Mistakes and The Gathering Storm.


Tor Jørgen Melien is a Kommandørkaptein (Ret.) (Commander SG) from the Norwegian Navy and has a Cand Philol degree in history from the University of Oslo. He served in the Coast Artillery, including Oscarsborg Fortress during the Cold War. He is coauthor of The Sinking of the Blücher, with Geirr Haarr.


Ulf Bjorklund was born and raised in Boden, northern Sweden. Ulf studied acting and worked internationally with a theater company for twenty years. He has also done some on-screen work. When not narrating, he composes music and enjoys photography.

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AUDIOBOOK DETAILS

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Language: English
Publisher: Tantor Media Inc
Published on: June 27, 2023
ISBN: 9798350848465
Duration: 12 hr, 6 min
Genres: History / Europe / Nordic Countries, History / Military / Naval, History / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / General

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