Naval Battle of Narvik: Plans & Schemes (Part 1)

Holland and Murray launch a new series on the naval battles at Narvik, starting with the strategic context — why Hitler needed Norway, how WWI shaped Raeder's thinking, and the Royal Navy's initial response to the German invasion in April 1940. Holland is particularly good on the Kriegsmarine's institutional culture and the risks the Germans accepted in sending destroyers that far north. A strong opener that sets up the tactical action to come.