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Why did the Nazis want Norway?
German Invasion of Norway On April 9, 1940, Germany invaded Norway. Germany sought to secure naval bases for use against the British fleet in the North Sea and to guarantee vital iron-ore shipments from neutral Sweden.
Was there a war in Antarctica?
As Antarctica has never been permanently settled by humans there has historically been little military activity in the Antarctic. The Antarctic Treaty specifically prohibits military activity on land or ice shelves below 60°S.
What military base is in Antarctica?
| McMurdo Station | |
|---|---|
| Administered by | United States Antarctic Program of the National Science Foundation |
| Established | 16 February 1956 |
| Named for | Archibald McMurdo |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
How did the Swiss help the Nazis?
The commission said that Switzerland helped German companies with transactions, including trading in stolen securities, and that it amassed at least $1.25 billion in German assets by the end of the war.
Was there fighting in Antarctica in ww2?
Antarctica in World War II covers events in Antarctica from 1939 to 1945 starting with the Third German Antarctic Expedition (1938-1939). Antarctica during this period was home to multiple scientific expeditions with no documentation of fighting taking place on the continent.
Why is Antarctica guarded by military?
The military Travel to Antarctica is strictly controlled under the Antarctic Treaty which aims to protect the continent for peace and scientific research. The 53 countries under the treaty, including New Zealand, apply to conduct operations on the ice. The majority of work is carried out by the military or contractors.
Is there a nuclear power plant in Antarctica?
[1] The PM-3A nuclear reactor that powered McMurdo Station stands as the only nuclear power station to operate on the Antarctic continent.