Battle of Midtskogen

The Battle of Midtskogen was a minor battle fought on the night of 9–10 April 1940 during the Second World War between a German raiding party and an improvised Norwegian force. The site of the battle was Midtskogen Farm, approximately 5 km (3.1 mi) west of the town of Elverum at the mouth of the Østerdalen valley in southern Norway. The invading German troops aimed to capture King Haakon VII and his cabinet, thereby forcing Norway into submission. After a short battle, the German force withdrew, having lost its commander in the fighting.

Battle of Midtskogen
Part of Norwegian Campaign of the Second World War

Overview of WW2-battle 10.04.1940 at Midtskogen, Elverum, Norway.
Date10 April 1940
Location
Elverum, Østerdalen, Norway
60°52′36″N 11°28′05″E
Result

Norwegian victory,

Haakon VII and his government evade capture and consolidate power.
Belligerents
 Norway  Germany
Commanders and leaders
Olaf Helset
Oliver Møystad		 Eberhard Spiller †
Strength

1st Royal Guards Company

Small unit of troops of infantry regiment no. 5 Total: 90 soldiers, 2 Colt M/29 machine guns		 100+ paratroopers
Casualties and losses
3 wounded 5 killed
unknown number wounded
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