Kristian Laake
Kristian Kristiansen Laake (9 April 1875 – 3 August 1950) was a Norwegian military officer. He is best known for having commanded the Norwegian Army in the first days after the German invasion of Norway on 9 April 1940, and for having been replaced because of what was seen by the leading Norwegian politicians as passive leadership.
Kristian Kristiansen Laake | |
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| Born | 9 April 1875 Ullensaker, Norway |
| Died | 3 August 1950 (aged 75) |
| Allegiance | Norway |
| Service/ | Norwegian Army |
| Years of service | 1897–1940 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Commanding General of the Norwegian Army (1931–1940) |
| Battles/wars | Second World War: Operation Weserübung |
| Awards | Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav (Commander with Star) Order of the White Rose of Finland (Grand Cross) Order of the Sword (Grand Cross) Order of the Dannebrog (Knighthood) |
| Spouse(s) |
Signe Henaug (m. 1901) |
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