Summary
Black and white newspaper clipping on paper with map of Norway on one side and a man with skis on the other - 'A member of the British Expeditionary Force in Norway in full Arctic equipment, including camouflage suit and skis.'
Part of a collection of material relating to the World War I service of brothers John and Albert Victor Peile. However, Germany did not launch an attack against Norway (Operation Weserübung) until April 8-June 8, 1940 during World War II. The donor's connection to World War II is unknown.
Description of Content
Map of Norway; photo of skier on reverse.
Physical Description
Black and white newspaper clipping on paper with photo of a man dressed in winter apparel on one side and map on the other.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), Mrs Margaret J. Hitchens, 1986
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Printed on front: 'NORWAY'S BATTLEGROUND. / German Planes are reported to be on their way north in Norway in large / numbers, and it is suggested that the Germans may be preparing a lightning attack at Narvik.' Printed on back: 'A member of the British Expeditionary Force in Norway in full / Arctic equipment, including camouflage suit and skis.'
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References
Richard D. Hooker Jr. and Christopher Coglianese, 'Operation Weserübung and the Origins of Joint Warfare,' at: [Link 1] accessed: June 25, 2012 For Albert Peile's war record see the National Archives of Australia website at: [Link 2] For John Peile's war record see the National Archive of Australia website at: [Link 3]
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