What operation did Lütjens command in 1940?
Operation Barbarossa
Operation Weserübung
Operation Sea Lion
Operation Overlord
Answer
Operation Weserübung was a German military operation in 1940, commanded by Admiral Günther Lütjens. It involved the invasion and occupation of Denmark and Norway, with the aim of securing access to iron ore supplies and preventing Allied forces from gaining a foothold in Scandinavia. The operation was successful, with both countries being occupied within a matter of weeks.
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